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Sing for Me
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CHLOE HASKELL, a university student and runaway diva, is determined to never sing again. After escaping a life in the spot light, she wants only to have a normal life. But when an old flame comes to town, Chloe must decide if she’s willing to forget the past in order to fall in love with the man who broke her heart.
RHYS RYTHER, a Broadway composer, has been hired as a substitute professor at the university. There, he’s surprised to learn that his ex girlfriend, the girl he left without an explanation, is a student at the same university. What's even more surprising is that he still has feelings her.
When Chloe unintentionally gets cast in the school’s production of The Phantom of the Opera, unexplained events start to happen. She sees shadows everywhere. A ghost haunts her dreams. And someone is watching her. But is it all in her mind or has a dead man come back to claim her?
As Chloe and Rhys get closer, he learns that she’s been keeping a secret. It’s a secret so dark that could very well tear them apart. And when the impossible happens, can Rhys overcome Chloe’s dark past in order to save her from an even darker future?
CHLOE HASKELL, a university student and runaway diva, is determined to never sing again. After escaping a life in the spot light, she wants only to have a normal life. But when an old flame comes to town, Chloe must decide if she’s willing to forget the past in order to fall in love with the man who broke her heart.
RHYS RYTHER, a Broadway composer, has been hired as a substitute professor at the university. There, he’s surprised to learn that his ex girlfriend, the girl he left without an explanation, is a student at the same university. What's even more surprising is that he still has feelings her.
When Chloe unintentionally gets cast in the school’s production of The Phantom of the Opera, unexplained events start to happen. She sees shadows everywhere. A ghost haunts her dreams. And someone is watching her. But is it all in her mind or has a dead man come back to claim her?
As Chloe and Rhys get closer, he learns that she’s been keeping a secret. It’s a secret so dark that could very well tear them apart. And when the impossible happens, can Rhys overcome Chloe’s dark past in order to save her from an even darker future?
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First published January 10, 2013
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February 8, 2013
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His hand was like silk caressing her cheek. "But we must finish the show."
"The show is done. Now sing. Sing for me."
When I first read the blurb, I was hoping for something dark, suspenseful, musical-themed read. Honestly, I was disappointed with the first few chapters – They are slow to the point I felt almost nothing happened. However, I began to enjoy it as the story progresses and I thought the rest of the book was good.
I liked most of the characters. Although Chloe just seems too melancholic and too annoying sometimes - I know that she's been through a lot but I still can't erase the fact that she's annoying - somehow I ended up liking her. (Or at least that was what happened to me.) While Rhys, I already liked him from the first time he appears and personally I thought Chloe’s life sounds more interesting with his presence. The romance is predictable, though. But don’t worry! There are twists in this book that will keep you paying attention.
What I like the most from this book is the story line. Yeah, it does have a slow start and sometimes it’s overly-described or too boring, but I absolutely loved how Penelope Reece reveals the secrets one by one. Once the tension increases, I was totally hooked with this book! What I hated from this book is probably just the antagonist. I can't believe he can do such evil thing... Anyway, Sing for Me is a dark retelling of Phantom of The Opera, a unique read for those who are looking for something different.
His hand was like silk caressing her cheek. "But we must finish the show."
"The show is done. Now sing. Sing for me."
When I first read the blurb, I was hoping for something dark, suspenseful, musical-themed read. Honestly, I was disappointed with the first few chapters – They are slow to the point I felt almost nothing happened. However, I began to enjoy it as the story progresses and I thought the rest of the book was good.
I liked most of the characters. Although Chloe just seems too melancholic and too annoying sometimes - I know that she's been through a lot but I still can't erase the fact that she's annoying - somehow I ended up liking her. (Or at least that was what happened to me.) While Rhys, I already liked him from the first time he appears and personally I thought Chloe’s life sounds more interesting with his presence. The romance is predictable, though. But don’t worry! There are twists in this book that will keep you paying attention.
What I like the most from this book is the story line. Yeah, it does have a slow start and sometimes it’s overly-described or too boring, but I absolutely loved how Penelope Reece reveals the secrets one by one. Once the tension increases, I was totally hooked with this book! What I hated from this book is probably just the antagonist. I can't believe he can do such evil thing... Anyway, Sing for Me is a dark retelling of Phantom of The Opera, a unique read for those who are looking for something different.
February 7, 2013
I have mixed feelings about this book actually. I hesitated, to give it 3 or 4 stars. OK, it's debut novel, and it's well-written, and I read much worse books. So 4 stars.
It's modern retelling of the Phantom of the Opera, and I still can't decide, what genre this book is, YA, thriller, romance, or what.
I half enjoyed reading, half wished to kill the main heroine, or force her to shut up. Her POV was very annoying and long, and with lots of things from laundry to make-up, that it downed the suspense below zero.
Suspense is quite good. I don't like when authors make Erik to be bad guy, but here it worked perfectly. His stalking, his dangerousness, it was well-written.
The story leads Phantom of the Opera musical events carefully. And I really liked how the story about Phantom/Christine/Raoul love triangle was reminiscented with Earon/Chloe/Rhys triangle. It was a pleasure to read and catch those very familiar moments.
But, alas, there were some moments I disliked. First, how story went up and down. Tension... tension... and long pages about nothing, just student routine. Then tension again, then long pages of stuff again. I was tired to walk through those long empty pages.
Then there was unsolved problem with poisoned boy.
And the end. I was a little bit disappointed.
But still. It's very decent debut, and I really enjoyed reading. Highly recommended!
P.S. LOVE the cover!
It's modern retelling of the Phantom of the Opera, and I still can't decide, what genre this book is, YA, thriller, romance, or what.
I half enjoyed reading, half wished to kill the main heroine, or force her to shut up. Her POV was very annoying and long, and with lots of things from laundry to make-up, that it downed the suspense below zero.
Suspense is quite good. I don't like when authors make Erik to be bad guy, but here it worked perfectly. His stalking, his dangerousness, it was well-written.
The story leads Phantom of the Opera musical events carefully. And I really liked how the story about Phantom/Christine/Raoul love triangle was reminiscented with Earon/Chloe/Rhys triangle. It was a pleasure to read and catch those very familiar moments.
But, alas, there were some moments I disliked. First, how story went up and down. Tension... tension... and long pages about nothing, just student routine. Then tension again, then long pages of stuff again. I was tired to walk through those long empty pages.
Then there was unsolved problem with poisoned boy.
And the end. I was a little bit disappointed.
But still. It's very decent debut, and I really enjoyed reading. Highly recommended!
P.S. LOVE the cover!
May 10, 2013
First, thank you to the author for the the book to review!
This is a modern day Phantom of the Opera, and I thought it was well done. The author did a great job with updating this story, and I really enjoyed it. The book was well written and edited. I found a couple of errors, but I didn't notice anything major.
The storyline was engaging, and the main characters were realistic and easy to get into. I had a hard time putting this book down! It was a good read.
I will be keeping an eye out for more from this author.
This is a modern day Phantom of the Opera, and I thought it was well done. The author did a great job with updating this story, and I really enjoyed it. The book was well written and edited. I found a couple of errors, but I didn't notice anything major.
The storyline was engaging, and the main characters were realistic and easy to get into. I had a hard time putting this book down! It was a good read.
I will be keeping an eye out for more from this author.
January 18, 2013
I just finished this book and thought it was really good. The characters were believable and the story flowed well. The plot was interesting and kept my attention. The main bady was creepy. The love sweet.
I'm a big fan of anything related to Phantom of the Opera so this book was totally up my alley.
I can't wait to see what this author publishes next
I'm a big fan of anything related to Phantom of the Opera so this book was totally up my alley.
I can't wait to see what this author publishes next
January 18, 2013
Just read Sing For Me by new author Penelope Reece. Great storyline, just enough suspense to hold my interest. Enjoyed the love story between Chloe and Rhys. Left me wanting a second book to follow. Two thumbs up.
January 31, 2013
A modern day Phantom of the Opera this book had a little mystery and a nice romance thrown in. It was creepy but in a good way. A nice debut novel. I enjoyed reading it.
September 14, 2024
***TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: Brief mention of two separate sexual assault cases that happened on/near campus within the last year. Reference to rough sex where the bad guy was actually trying to hurt the girl, but the girl enjoyed how rough it was? Reference to murder and several mentions of the heroine attempting suicide in the past. I stopped reading at the moment of this confession, so I don't know the details, but I'm 98% sure that the bad guy had sexually assaulted her in the past. ***
(DNF) This was not AT ALL what I thought it was going to be. If anyone else is wondering, the character loosely based on the role of the Phantom is actually a really bad guy here and he's sexually violent.
This was more disappointing than I thought it would be because the prologue was so good. Then from Chapter 1 onwards, the overall quality of writing and storytelling rapidly started to deteriorate.
I thought there was going to be the two love interests, but there was really only one, based on Raoul, and he absolutely SUCKED. He's her ex-boyfriend and he calls her "kid"! 🙃 No, thank you. I hated him as soon as I saw that and he continued to be a disappointment. He was the living version of a handshake that makes it feel like you're holding a floppy, dead fish.
The heroine was a pushover to the extreme, especially when it came to her "friend" who was honestly nightmarish in how annoying, desperate,
and nosey she was. I hated her the most.
I do NOT recommend this book to anyone.
(DNF) This was not AT ALL what I thought it was going to be. If anyone else is wondering, the character loosely based on the role of the Phantom is actually a really bad guy here and he's sexually violent.
This was more disappointing than I thought it would be because the prologue was so good. Then from Chapter 1 onwards, the overall quality of writing and storytelling rapidly started to deteriorate.
I thought there was going to be the two love interests, but there was really only one, based on Raoul, and he absolutely SUCKED. He's her ex-boyfriend and he calls her "kid"! 🙃 No, thank you. I hated him as soon as I saw that and he continued to be a disappointment. He was the living version of a handshake that makes it feel like you're holding a floppy, dead fish.
The heroine was a pushover to the extreme, especially when it came to her "friend" who was honestly nightmarish in how annoying, desperate,
and nosey she was. I hated her the most.
I do NOT recommend this book to anyone.
October 15, 2015
I have finished reading the book.
Well, it left me with the mixed feelings.
Here are several reasons:
1.I admit that the the book cover was the first that attracted my attention. I thought:" Something with the Phantom of the Opera" theme. Might be interesting.
2. When I started, I was attracted with the prologue. Interesting description, that made want to know more. This strange masks, feelings of the heroes. For this I am giving excellent mark.
3. When I continued the reading... Well, here my disappointment started. So many not needed descriptions of the life of the main heroine. Boring, too detailed. For about 5 chapters or so, I really wanted to stop. Luckily, the apperance of the Daniel-Earon freshened a bit.
4. The ending is good. All are happy, evil destroyed.
This is why my mark is 4.
Well, it left me with the mixed feelings.
Here are several reasons:
1.I admit that the the book cover was the first that attracted my attention. I thought:" Something with the Phantom of the Opera" theme. Might be interesting.
2. When I started, I was attracted with the prologue. Interesting description, that made want to know more. This strange masks, feelings of the heroes. For this I am giving excellent mark.
3. When I continued the reading... Well, here my disappointment started. So many not needed descriptions of the life of the main heroine. Boring, too detailed. For about 5 chapters or so, I really wanted to stop. Luckily, the apperance of the Daniel-Earon freshened a bit.
4. The ending is good. All are happy, evil destroyed.
This is why my mark is 4.
February 22, 2013
I was very intrigued to read this book (Kindle edition) due in part to my love for music and musical theater. Unfortunately, I wasn't far into the book when I noticed typos, strange choices of words during the narrative and, in some cases, clipped dialogue. All disrupted the flow of the story. Basic Editing 101. In my opinion, a thorough edit, creative word-smithing, a final read-through, and proofreading to catch last-minute errors could have strengthened the story and improved the reader's experience. With that said, I wish Ms. Reece success with her next literary adventure.
November 30, 2015
Different PHANTOM
I liked the story, but was distracted because of the oversized print that caused the words to be discounted. Overall the story was good.
I liked the story, but was distracted because of the oversized print that caused the words to be discounted. Overall the story was good.
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