⭐⭐⭐☆
This is a wonderfully written book of an erstwhile famous
musical prodigy, Lily Croft, who had a public meltdown leading her to become
something of a recluse. Love extends hand to Lily in form of Hope D’Marco, who
runs a centre to bring music into the lives of the young who cannot pursue this
interest otherwise.
The relationship between the two MCs is tenderly treated and
unfolds softly. One of the loveliest things about the book is the way both the
women are inspirations for each other. However, the crisis point was a little
difficult to understand. Lily has changed her name and identity from her
previous life as a performer. She dilly-dallies on telling Hope the truth. In the
meanwhile, she discovers that Hope knew all along who she was. As per us, Hope
is the one who should’ve had a problem, but in the scenario Bryant builds,
Lilly freaks out and breaks up. We truly cannot understand this.
Other than that one issue, the characters are well written
and developed; though we do have a greater liking for Hope and her gentleness
and openness.
On the whole, this was a pleasurable read.
⭐⭐⭐☆
