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Resonance
Two addicts meet in rehab, finding friendship, connection, and something dangerously close to hope, only to part ways in the end.
Fate had other ideas.
Bodhi Hart has everything he once dreamed of: sold-out arenas, worldwide fame, and a voice that moves millions. Somewhere along the way, though, the music stopped feeling like his. When bad decisions catch up with him, rehab becomes less of a choice and more of an ultimatum.
Iggy Preston’s first love was ballet, until an injury ended his career overnight. Grief and reckless choices followed, nearly costing him everything. Rehab didn’t give him his life back, but it stopped him from losing it completely.
Thrown back together on a European tour, friendship turns into something deeper. Iggy joins the band as a makeup artist while Bodhi returns to centre stage with everything to lose. Sobriety is fragile, and loving each other may be the one risk they can’t afford.
Sometimes, love isn’t enough to save you.
But it’s enough to make you try.
Resonance is an MM rockstar romance with slow-burn sparks, friends-to-lovers, and two addicts learning to fight back when life keeps pushing them down. A contemporary standalone, expect opposites-attract, raw confessions, and a rollercoaster journey proving that recovery—and love—are never simple.
Fate had other ideas.
Bodhi Hart has everything he once dreamed of: sold-out arenas, worldwide fame, and a voice that moves millions. Somewhere along the way, though, the music stopped feeling like his. When bad decisions catch up with him, rehab becomes less of a choice and more of an ultimatum.
Iggy Preston’s first love was ballet, until an injury ended his career overnight. Grief and reckless choices followed, nearly costing him everything. Rehab didn’t give him his life back, but it stopped him from losing it completely.
Thrown back together on a European tour, friendship turns into something deeper. Iggy joins the band as a makeup artist while Bodhi returns to centre stage with everything to lose. Sobriety is fragile, and loving each other may be the one risk they can’t afford.
Sometimes, love isn’t enough to save you.
But it’s enough to make you try.
Resonance is an MM rockstar romance with slow-burn sparks, friends-to-lovers, and two addicts learning to fight back when life keeps pushing them down. A contemporary standalone, expect opposites-attract, raw confessions, and a rollercoaster journey proving that recovery—and love—are never simple.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2026
About the author
Lily James
3 books115 followersLily James is a UK-based author with a soft spot for beautiful, heart-stealing queer romance. A lover of swoony stories, she’s especially fond of tales where complicated men fall hopelessly for each other. She lives in the West Midlands with her partner and their chubby dog, Winston—who definitely has main character energy.
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March 12, 2026
This was a good read! I really enjoyed Iggy and Bodhi’s journey. I liked seeing them reconnect and get to know ow each other outside of the rehab facility and it was interesting to see how being unsupervised effected them differently. bodhi walked into a support system that had an idea of his struggles and wanted to do their best to help him in moving forward where Iggy felt as if he only had himself and Bodhi.
It was heartbreaking to see Iggy struggle but it was heartwarming to see everyone come together to show him he had more support than he initially thought and that family doesn’t always share DNA!
I appreciated that this wasn’t a love cures all kind of read because in reality that’s it how things work. Sometimes you fall down more than once and have to get back up even when you are truly loved.
🩷ARC REVIEW🖤
☑️ Trigger Warnings
It was heartbreaking to see Iggy struggle but it was heartwarming to see everyone come together to show him he had more support than he initially thought and that family doesn’t always share DNA!
I appreciated that this wasn’t a love cures all kind of read because in reality that’s it how things work. Sometimes you fall down more than once and have to get back up even when you are truly loved.
🩷ARC REVIEW🖤
☑️ Trigger Warnings
March 29, 2026
4/4.5 stars!
Slow burns are my favorite for a reason! And this one was wonderful!
Rockstar x Ex ballerina/backup makeup artist
Friends to lovers
Hurt comfort
Found family
Addiction rep (I felt this was done so well,
as someone who live a sober life)
Forces proximity (when they were in rehab and on tour)
Ahh I loved these characters so much. They felt perfect for each other. I can’t wait to read the rest in this series! Def a new author I will be reading from now on!
Slow burns are my favorite for a reason! And this one was wonderful!
Rockstar x Ex ballerina/backup makeup artist
Friends to lovers
Hurt comfort
Found family
Addiction rep (I felt this was done so well,
as someone who live a sober life)
Forces proximity (when they were in rehab and on tour)
Ahh I loved these characters so much. They felt perfect for each other. I can’t wait to read the rest in this series! Def a new author I will be reading from now on!
May 2, 2026
This is one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read, but also one of the hardest to get through. The love between Bodhi and Iggy is palpable, as is the heartbreak when Iggy is struggling. This book will stay with me for a long time.
March 10, 2026
3.5⭐️
Bodhi is a famous rockstar who has landed in rehab after a difficult time in his life. There he meets a beautiful pink-haired firecracker called Iggy, who breaks down his walls. The two form a connection through art and healing in rehab, and when they leave, they assume it is the last time they’ll see each other. But when Iggy gets a job as a makeup artist for a rock band, he is in for a big surprise.
This book focused heavily on themes of addiction and recovery, while also following Bodhi and Iggy’s romance. Check the TWs before reading, as this book might be hard for those who struggle with themes of addiction or substance abuse.
This book has tropes & content like:
-opposites attract
-rockstar romance
-dark lead singer x ex-dancer and makeup artist
-gender non-conforming MC (Iggy is so fabulous!)
-supportive characters (both MCs and side characters)
The characters in this book were my favourite part. 😌 the band members were all full of personality, and I love that the author did a good job of describing both the appearance and personalities of the characters without it feeling like info dumping. There were also a couple scenes in the book that were very cute or sweet, which I did enjoy.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing at all, but when reading this book, I could tell that the author was young. Just in terms of style and the way some of the story went. I don’t know how else to describe the feel of it! But I hope it makes sense.
Overall, I found the story a little repetitive sometimes, but enjoyed it overall. Though it dealt with some hard themes, I wasn’t super upset or emotionally distressed when reading. I loved the ending (I won’t spoil!), and I was happy for the characters at the end of their journey.
This author does an exceptional job in her marketing and promotions online, and I want to commend her for this! I think a lot of people will enjoy her books, and I can’t wait for her next one~
Bodhi is a famous rockstar who has landed in rehab after a difficult time in his life. There he meets a beautiful pink-haired firecracker called Iggy, who breaks down his walls. The two form a connection through art and healing in rehab, and when they leave, they assume it is the last time they’ll see each other. But when Iggy gets a job as a makeup artist for a rock band, he is in for a big surprise.
This book focused heavily on themes of addiction and recovery, while also following Bodhi and Iggy’s romance. Check the TWs before reading, as this book might be hard for those who struggle with themes of addiction or substance abuse.
This book has tropes & content like:
-opposites attract
-rockstar romance
-dark lead singer x ex-dancer and makeup artist
-gender non-conforming MC (Iggy is so fabulous!)
-supportive characters (both MCs and side characters)
The characters in this book were my favourite part. 😌 the band members were all full of personality, and I love that the author did a good job of describing both the appearance and personalities of the characters without it feeling like info dumping. There were also a couple scenes in the book that were very cute or sweet, which I did enjoy.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing at all, but when reading this book, I could tell that the author was young. Just in terms of style and the way some of the story went. I don’t know how else to describe the feel of it! But I hope it makes sense.
Overall, I found the story a little repetitive sometimes, but enjoyed it overall. Though it dealt with some hard themes, I wasn’t super upset or emotionally distressed when reading. I loved the ending (I won’t spoil!), and I was happy for the characters at the end of their journey.
This author does an exceptional job in her marketing and promotions online, and I want to commend her for this! I think a lot of people will enjoy her books, and I can’t wait for her next one~
June 10, 2026
This was utterly beautiful and heartbreaking. James is a really great writer and keeps you enthralled and wanting more.
Bodhi and Iggy💘.
I’m looking forward to the next book, which seems to be centered around bodhi’s fellow band mates, Riff and Thump. 🥹
Bodhi and Iggy💘.
I’m looking forward to the next book, which seems to be centered around bodhi’s fellow band mates, Riff and Thump. 🥹
March 28, 2026
Beautiful story of hope and healing!
“You’re it for me,” he whispered into my ear. “The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can’t imagine being with anyone else.”
There are times when I know a book is going to have me bawling my eyes out before I even read it. Resonance was one of those books. Just from the synopsis, I knew this book was going to have me feeling all sorts of emotions and it didn't disappoint me in the slightest.
"It was a promise. Not the kind that demanded perfection or sobriety or strength. But the kind that made room for failure. For support. For help."
For a book set during a rock tour, there was something so serene about this story and I think that's mainly because of the rockstar himself, Bodhi. There's a certain steadiness to post-rehab Bodhi that really sets the tone for the book. Even in moments where he struggles, he's got this strength to him that just makes you believe in and trust him completely.
"I knew Iggy then, and I knew him now. And somewhere in the space between who we were and who we were learning to become, love took root. Slow. Careful. Still growing. We weren’t fixed. We were healing. Together."
In complete contrast to that, there's the pink-haired chaos demon, Iggy. Iggy's so full of this passion for adventure and is always searching for the light in life. But he's also been let down and left behind constantly that makes him second guess his own worth and makes him vulnerable in many ways.
"“Just because it isn’t perfect,” I said, “doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.” He turned to me then and smiled. Bright. Unguarded. Still a little broken, but standing nonetheless."
Though this book is lined with a feeling of hope, it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of addiction and recovery. Bodhi and Iggy are freshly sober and constantly surrounded by their vices. Their battle is everlasting and it's handled with so much care. One of my favorite things was the emphasis that was placed on things being beautiful even if they're not perfect. Bodhi and Iggy are works in progress, but they're constantly trying and that's what make them so admirable.
"After Iggy had crashed into my life like a comet, all colour and noise, the idea of returning to a world of grey felt . . . unbearable."
I can't finish this without talking about the romance of it all. Bodhi and Iggy are so hot together but it's their friendship that made this book truly beautiful. There's a foundation of trust and vulnerability that makes their relationship so special. They aren't afraid to make the hard choices and are always there to support each other. Same goes for Bodhi's band mates, who welcome Iggy with open arms and give him a space to belong for the first time in his life.
"We weren’t broken. We were transformed into something beautiful."
Iggy Pop and Just Bodhi had me bawling my eyes out but there was also something so heartwarming about them. I truly appreciate the writing of this story because for a book with such heavy content, this was really refreshing to read. This friends to lovers romance is emotional and intense but also hopeful and filled with love. This book has made me a Lily James fan and I can't wait to see what she writes next! I would definitely be interested in another Noctis romance!
“You’re it for me,” he whispered into my ear. “The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can’t imagine being with anyone else.”
There are times when I know a book is going to have me bawling my eyes out before I even read it. Resonance was one of those books. Just from the synopsis, I knew this book was going to have me feeling all sorts of emotions and it didn't disappoint me in the slightest.
"It was a promise. Not the kind that demanded perfection or sobriety or strength. But the kind that made room for failure. For support. For help."
For a book set during a rock tour, there was something so serene about this story and I think that's mainly because of the rockstar himself, Bodhi. There's a certain steadiness to post-rehab Bodhi that really sets the tone for the book. Even in moments where he struggles, he's got this strength to him that just makes you believe in and trust him completely.
"I knew Iggy then, and I knew him now. And somewhere in the space between who we were and who we were learning to become, love took root. Slow. Careful. Still growing. We weren’t fixed. We were healing. Together."
In complete contrast to that, there's the pink-haired chaos demon, Iggy. Iggy's so full of this passion for adventure and is always searching for the light in life. But he's also been let down and left behind constantly that makes him second guess his own worth and makes him vulnerable in many ways.
"“Just because it isn’t perfect,” I said, “doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.” He turned to me then and smiled. Bright. Unguarded. Still a little broken, but standing nonetheless."
Though this book is lined with a feeling of hope, it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of addiction and recovery. Bodhi and Iggy are freshly sober and constantly surrounded by their vices. Their battle is everlasting and it's handled with so much care. One of my favorite things was the emphasis that was placed on things being beautiful even if they're not perfect. Bodhi and Iggy are works in progress, but they're constantly trying and that's what make them so admirable.
"After Iggy had crashed into my life like a comet, all colour and noise, the idea of returning to a world of grey felt . . . unbearable."
I can't finish this without talking about the romance of it all. Bodhi and Iggy are so hot together but it's their friendship that made this book truly beautiful. There's a foundation of trust and vulnerability that makes their relationship so special. They aren't afraid to make the hard choices and are always there to support each other. Same goes for Bodhi's band mates, who welcome Iggy with open arms and give him a space to belong for the first time in his life.
"We weren’t broken. We were transformed into something beautiful."
Iggy Pop and Just Bodhi had me bawling my eyes out but there was also something so heartwarming about them. I truly appreciate the writing of this story because for a book with such heavy content, this was really refreshing to read. This friends to lovers romance is emotional and intense but also hopeful and filled with love. This book has made me a Lily James fan and I can't wait to see what she writes next! I would definitely be interested in another Noctis romance!
April 6, 2026
fucking destroyed me this was so beautiful
April 1, 2026
This story absolutely captivated me. It is real, raw, and beautiful. James handles difficult topics of addiction and mental health with incredible care. I absolutely loved Iggy and Bodhi! 🩷
March 30, 2026
Honestly, 5 stars isn’t enough
100 stars wouldn’t be enough
IGGY and Bodhi have my entire heart 💕
100 stars wouldn’t be enough
IGGY and Bodhi have my entire heart 💕
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc ✨
This story follows Bodhi and Iggy on their healing journey outside of rehab trying to maintain sobriety and I loved how well it portrayed that healing isn’t linear. You’re not magically fixed overnight, and love doesn’t fix all. That it’s okay to put yourself first even when you love someone.
This is a dual pov with past and present. Showing how two broken strangers, become friends turned lovers.
Watching Bohdi and Iggy heal together but also separately was an amazing journey. They still have scars but to quote one of my favorite lines “just because it isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful” 🖤🩷
Things thing I will never get over
* Sunrises 🌅
* Face painting 🎨
* Daisy chain 🌼
* Drawings ✍🏻
I absolutely loved this story and the representation it brings. It’s painful the ache sat with me but it’s real and it shows you can let the ugly win or you can pick yourself back up and choose yourself. 🤍
My favorite quote
“In the end, we were like kintsugi. Broken pieces mended with gold, not to hide the fractures, but to honour them. Proof of where we'd been, and evidence of what we'd endured. We weren't broken. We were transformed into something beautiful.”
Tropes
Rockstar / makeup artist (ex ballet dancer)
Friends to lovers
Grumpy x sunshine
Hurt / comfort
Forced Proximity
Slow burn
Addiction rep
Found family
This story follows Bodhi and Iggy on their healing journey outside of rehab trying to maintain sobriety and I loved how well it portrayed that healing isn’t linear. You’re not magically fixed overnight, and love doesn’t fix all. That it’s okay to put yourself first even when you love someone.
This is a dual pov with past and present. Showing how two broken strangers, become friends turned lovers.
Watching Bohdi and Iggy heal together but also separately was an amazing journey. They still have scars but to quote one of my favorite lines “just because it isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful” 🖤🩷
Things thing I will never get over
* Sunrises 🌅
* Face painting 🎨
* Daisy chain 🌼
* Drawings ✍🏻
I absolutely loved this story and the representation it brings. It’s painful the ache sat with me but it’s real and it shows you can let the ugly win or you can pick yourself back up and choose yourself. 🤍
My favorite quote
“In the end, we were like kintsugi. Broken pieces mended with gold, not to hide the fractures, but to honour them. Proof of where we'd been, and evidence of what we'd endured. We weren't broken. We were transformed into something beautiful.”
Tropes
Rockstar / makeup artist (ex ballet dancer)
Friends to lovers
Grumpy x sunshine
Hurt / comfort
Forced Proximity
Slow burn
Addiction rep
Found family
April 20, 2026
It’s always a good thing when you fall in love with the characters. When you want to wrap them up in protective gear so no evil touches them. I felt like that for Iggy and Bhodi from the start. And the start is rough, being both of them in rehab. It was kinda safe for them in there, for a while. Then they had to leave and start their lives again. For a while miraculously everything was good for them. Sweet even. swoony, then hot. I so loved the found family trope, Noctis the band taking Iggy under their wing. But sweet summer child that I am, wasn’t prepared for what hit next. I was screaming in my kitchen “please don’t”, “oh honey” and whatnot, the last 20% of this book choked me. This book reminded me of the Tragedy of Felix and Jake in some ways, regarding addiction, but it hits harder, cuz it was all laid bare. It all felt very raw, from Iggy denial and Bhodi trying to protect his sobriety. There is no “happy reading” here, but it’s worth it so much.
May 22, 2026
I was provided with an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review. These are my real sentiments about the story and everything written here is respectful, without meaning to harm anyone, but to offer my opinion as constructive criticism/compliments. Thank you, Lily, for the opportunity!
⭐⭐⭐⭐️.75 / 5 (Rounded up to 5)
🔥🔥/ 5
Couple: Iggy and Bodhi.
Structure: 1st person. Past tense. Dual POV.
This wasn't a book I could read fast. I savored it slowly and had to take breaks to process everything it made me feel.
Even though there is a beautiful romance in it, to me in particularly, the love story between Iggy and Bodhi wasn't what stood out the most. I was captivated by the exploration of findinf self-love. Of learning to see the worth in yourself even when others don't teach you how to do it. It was about the courage to restart as many times as necessary, because you're worth the work it takes to accept love and happiness in a world that makes you believe you don't deserve either.
Both Iggy's and Bodhi's journeys show us two different sides of a very similar story. They were both interesting, beautiful and hard in their own way. And the way their relationship develop made so much sense, was so nuanced and well-paced, it just showed how deep the bond between them got over time. I admire each of their choices of how to take care best of themselves. How they learn that even if you learn someone else so much, you need to love yourself first. That being there for someone who's important to you doesn't mean giving up on yourself.
I'm profoundly grateful for the chance to read this book. In my opinion, if you love good stories, and not only some specific romance formulas (nothing wrong with those, I love a lot myself), you'll be moved by this book in more ways than one 💕
⭐⭐⭐⭐️.75 / 5 (Rounded up to 5)
🔥🔥/ 5
Couple: Iggy and Bodhi.
Structure: 1st person. Past tense. Dual POV.
This wasn't a book I could read fast. I savored it slowly and had to take breaks to process everything it made me feel.
Even though there is a beautiful romance in it, to me in particularly, the love story between Iggy and Bodhi wasn't what stood out the most. I was captivated by the exploration of findinf self-love. Of learning to see the worth in yourself even when others don't teach you how to do it. It was about the courage to restart as many times as necessary, because you're worth the work it takes to accept love and happiness in a world that makes you believe you don't deserve either.
Both Iggy's and Bodhi's journeys show us two different sides of a very similar story. They were both interesting, beautiful and hard in their own way. And the way their relationship develop made so much sense, was so nuanced and well-paced, it just showed how deep the bond between them got over time. I admire each of their choices of how to take care best of themselves. How they learn that even if you learn someone else so much, you need to love yourself first. That being there for someone who's important to you doesn't mean giving up on yourself.
I'm profoundly grateful for the chance to read this book. In my opinion, if you love good stories, and not only some specific romance formulas (nothing wrong with those, I love a lot myself), you'll be moved by this book in more ways than one 💕
April 5, 2026
The book starts very boring, and some details are not really important, but the ending is powerful, and I enjoyed it a lot.
I wished we had a peek into their past. I think looking at Iggy's past, and his ballet past, would've been really appreciated.
I wished we had a peek into their past. I think looking at Iggy's past, and his ballet past, would've been really appreciated.
March 28, 2026
I knew I'd love these two, but I wasn't expecting THIS much emotional investment. Iggy and Bodhi had me tearing up throughout the book, from their heartwrenching struggle through recovery and their hard-won happiness. While this is a romance, I really appreciate how much this book delves into Iggy and Bodhi as individuals. I feel like I got to know them very well on their own, which made it all the more rewarding to know them together.
Resonance hits hard with an unflinching portrayal of substance abuse and its psychological toll. Please heed the CWs and look after yourself, this story is heavy but worth the journey.
Thanks so so much to Lily James for sending an advance copy my way. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
Resonance hits hard with an unflinching portrayal of substance abuse and its psychological toll. Please heed the CWs and look after yourself, this story is heavy but worth the journey.
Thanks so so much to Lily James for sending an advance copy my way. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was harder for me to get into because I struggled with connecting to drug addict characters, but once it hooked me, I could not put this down. I love Bodhi and Iggy and all their broken pieces. Iggy was my favorite and damn he had a journey to take. I absolutely feel for his pain and him having to take those boundaries with him relatives. Honestly this ended up being absolutely beautiful. Watching these two broken men heal and grow together. I'm so glad I kept with it.
June 16, 2026
4,65⭐
"Love can't be the foundation of recovery. But it can be part of the structure"
"-You're it for me - he whispered into my ear. -The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can't imagine being with anyone else -"
no sé cómo explicar la sensación que me dejó esta historia... Como frágil?? Expuesta? Not in a bad way🥹
Me gustó mucho como la autora retrató la adicción y todo lo que conlleva emocionalmente tanto para la persona que sufre de eso, como para toda la gente a su alrededor. Fue real, crudo, desesperante y muy frustrante, pero a la larga fue esperanzador (me estoy poniendo muy poética jsjdks).
La relación de Iggy y Bodhi está TAN bien escrita por la crestaa, como pasan de comprensión mutua a amistad y luego a algo más, fue tan natural que ni me di cuenta. Además son tan tiernos y se quieren tan bonito🩷, pero a la vez no se idealizan ni son dependientes uno del otro... definitivamente voy a recordar esta historia y sus personajes con cariño🫂 el real found family con la banda de Bodhi🤧
Y ya lo último que digo para no seguir dándole vueltas a la historia; la música ✨ escuché mucho a 5sos (shout out al temazo de Jet Black Heart y a sus álbumes antiguos), Sleep Token, rock ochentero y especificamente "Falling up" de Stray Kids mientras leía, recomendado🙂↕️🤌
QUE SALGA YA EL SIGUIENTE LIBROOO
"Love can't be the foundation of recovery. But it can be part of the structure"
"-You're it for me - he whispered into my ear. -The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can't imagine being with anyone else -"
no sé cómo explicar la sensación que me dejó esta historia... Como frágil?? Expuesta? Not in a bad way🥹
Me gustó mucho como la autora retrató la adicción y todo lo que conlleva emocionalmente tanto para la persona que sufre de eso, como para toda la gente a su alrededor. Fue real, crudo, desesperante y muy frustrante, pero a la larga fue esperanzador (me estoy poniendo muy poética jsjdks).
La relación de Iggy y Bodhi está TAN bien escrita por la crestaa, como pasan de comprensión mutua a amistad y luego a algo más, fue tan natural que ni me di cuenta. Además son tan tiernos y se quieren tan bonito🩷, pero a la vez no se idealizan ni son dependientes uno del otro... definitivamente voy a recordar esta historia y sus personajes con cariño🫂 el real found family con la banda de Bodhi🤧
Y ya lo último que digo para no seguir dándole vueltas a la historia; la música ✨ escuché mucho a 5sos (shout out al temazo de Jet Black Heart y a sus álbumes antiguos), Sleep Token, rock ochentero y especificamente "Falling up" de Stray Kids mientras leía, recomendado🙂↕️🤌
QUE SALGA YA EL SIGUIENTE LIBROOO
March 26, 2026
Resonance - Lily James
4.5/5✨🌟
* SPOILERS *
I really loved this book so much and this was my first book by Lily. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book because I honestly went into blind and I’m so glad I did because I love being surprised by so many parts of this book.
When Iggy’s friend gets pregnant and suggests him to take the job as a makeup artist in her spot because she is pregnant, I knew this was going to be a wild and fun ride.
I loved how we get to learn their history when we get the flashbacks when they were in rehab. I love how they met, though.
Iggy definitely goes through it but when he gets the support from Bodhi and the rest of the band when he least expect it because his own family is just so horrible. All he’s ever wanted to feel loved and appreciated like the special gem that he is.
And the ending had me in my feels. I will say that you might want to read the triggers because there are a lot of things that happen.
I love me a good friends to lovers and when they because more than friends, I was jumping for joy because the attraction has always been there for these two.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
4.5/5✨🌟
* SPOILERS *
I really loved this book so much and this was my first book by Lily. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book because I honestly went into blind and I’m so glad I did because I love being surprised by so many parts of this book.
When Iggy’s friend gets pregnant and suggests him to take the job as a makeup artist in her spot because she is pregnant, I knew this was going to be a wild and fun ride.
I loved how we get to learn their history when we get the flashbacks when they were in rehab. I love how they met, though.
Iggy definitely goes through it but when he gets the support from Bodhi and the rest of the band when he least expect it because his own family is just so horrible. All he’s ever wanted to feel loved and appreciated like the special gem that he is.
And the ending had me in my feels. I will say that you might want to read the triggers because there are a lot of things that happen.
I love me a good friends to lovers and when they because more than friends, I was jumping for joy because the attraction has always been there for these two.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
April 10, 2026
I’m not really sure how to rate this book. For now I’m giving it 4⭐️ but I am not sure if it actually was that for me (3.5?)
For the most part, I liked it—the characters, the plot, and the themes (addiction rep, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers) and I really liked how they first formed a strong friendship.
But at the same time, I found myself zoning out the whole time, already thinking about what I would read next and this book didn’t really pull me in. There were some really good scenes and great banter, but at times I also wanted to roll my eyes at some corny lines. At some point, I also started skimming a bit, which is never a good sign. I’m not entirely sure if the dual timeline narrative worked here.
So something in this book wasn’t quite there for me, but I can’t really pinpoint why it didn’t grab my attention more😅
For the most part, I liked it—the characters, the plot, and the themes (addiction rep, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers) and I really liked how they first formed a strong friendship.
But at the same time, I found myself zoning out the whole time, already thinking about what I would read next and this book didn’t really pull me in. There were some really good scenes and great banter, but at times I also wanted to roll my eyes at some corny lines. At some point, I also started skimming a bit, which is never a good sign. I’m not entirely sure if the dual timeline narrative worked here.
So something in this book wasn’t quite there for me, but I can’t really pinpoint why it didn’t grab my attention more😅
May 16, 2026
Oh my goodness, this is up there with my favourite books of all times! I loved Iggy and Bodhi so much, I really wish Noctis was real.
Iggy, sassy and British, meets Bodhi, American and such a cutie, at drug rehabilitation. When they leave, after 3 months, they don't expect to meet again. Iggy is a make-up artist and is asked by his friend to take over a European gig she's unable to do - make up for Noctis, a rock band and Bodhi is their lead singer.
It's a bumpy ride as Iggy and Bodhi sort out their feelings for each other, and Iggy tries to come to terms with the fact that he'll never dance again.
Relapses happen and in this book Lily James has written how these can be overcome, but only if you're the one willing it.
Please read the CW's before reading if it may upset you.
Iggy, sassy and British, meets Bodhi, American and such a cutie, at drug rehabilitation. When they leave, after 3 months, they don't expect to meet again. Iggy is a make-up artist and is asked by his friend to take over a European gig she's unable to do - make up for Noctis, a rock band and Bodhi is their lead singer.
It's a bumpy ride as Iggy and Bodhi sort out their feelings for each other, and Iggy tries to come to terms with the fact that he'll never dance again.
Relapses happen and in this book Lily James has written how these can be overcome, but only if you're the one willing it.
Please read the CW's before reading if it may upset you.
April 11, 2026
cute cute and cute
April 13, 2026
WOW! This was amazing. All the stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! New author for me and I loved this story!
April 18, 2026
Overall, this book has everything I love. Still, it did not develop to be my new favorite book.
March 28, 2026
ARC Review: Resonance by Lily James
Bodhi and Iggy don’t just have chemistry—they have a quiet, tangible gentleness. It shows up in the smallest moments: shared smiles, soft reassurances, the familiarity of touch. It all feels effortless and intimate in a way that melts you a little.
Even before the romance fully unfolds, you can tell this isn’t something shallow or rushed. What they share is powerful. There’s a kind of understanding and grace between them that only comes from shared pain.
I loved the glimpses of their foundation at The Willow, the rehab facility where they met and where we get to witness who they are without all the noise of the outside world. Stripped down to their vulnerabilities and heartaches.
As the story expands, we meet the band and their manager, Clara (loved her). The found family element really shines, especially in how they support Bodhi’s recovery. Bodhi is exactly what you’d hope—loyal, warm, golden retriever energy disguised as a black cat.
And Iggy… Iggy broke me a little. He’s sunshine and softness on the surface, but underneath is a beautifully fragile soul. His emotions feel so real—his joy, his loneliness, his uncertainty. I wanted to reach into the pages and hold him.
There’s a heaviness to this story that settled uncomfortably in my chest. It’s not a weight that was easily shifted or compartmentalized. I kind of had to sit with it for a bit, and I imagine it’ll linger long after this review is posted.
Verdict: 5⭐
Resonance is a brief but powerful look at addiction. It highlights how fragile recovery can be, and how essential support and compassion are.
It’s soft, it’s beautiful—and then it quietly breaks your heart before piecing it back together.
Bodhi and Iggy don’t just have chemistry—they have a quiet, tangible gentleness. It shows up in the smallest moments: shared smiles, soft reassurances, the familiarity of touch. It all feels effortless and intimate in a way that melts you a little.
Even before the romance fully unfolds, you can tell this isn’t something shallow or rushed. What they share is powerful. There’s a kind of understanding and grace between them that only comes from shared pain.
I loved the glimpses of their foundation at The Willow, the rehab facility where they met and where we get to witness who they are without all the noise of the outside world. Stripped down to their vulnerabilities and heartaches.
As the story expands, we meet the band and their manager, Clara (loved her). The found family element really shines, especially in how they support Bodhi’s recovery. Bodhi is exactly what you’d hope—loyal, warm, golden retriever energy disguised as a black cat.
And Iggy… Iggy broke me a little. He’s sunshine and softness on the surface, but underneath is a beautifully fragile soul. His emotions feel so real—his joy, his loneliness, his uncertainty. I wanted to reach into the pages and hold him.
There’s a heaviness to this story that settled uncomfortably in my chest. It’s not a weight that was easily shifted or compartmentalized. I kind of had to sit with it for a bit, and I imagine it’ll linger long after this review is posted.
Verdict: 5⭐
Resonance is a brief but powerful look at addiction. It highlights how fragile recovery can be, and how essential support and compassion are.
It’s soft, it’s beautiful—and then it quietly breaks your heart before piecing it back together.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this. Favourite, without a doubt. 🖤🩷✨
This was my first book by Lily James and now I already know I need to read everything she writes.
Honestly, the author’s publicity for this book on Instagram was decisive for me. It just made me need this book. And yeah… this cover alone had already consumed me before I even started reading it.
The story is beautiful but also wiith heavy themes. Addiction, recovery, trying to rebuild a life after everything falls apart. But even with those heavy themes, the book has such a positive message and is full of light and hope. I thought the way she handled everything was perfect for these characters. Nothing felt easy or romanticised — sobriety is fragile here and you really feel that the whole time — but there’s always this sense that healing, connection, and trying again actually matter. 🖤✨
And something I really appreciated: this isn’t written like some fairytale where love magically fixes addiction. It doesn’t. The book makes that very clear. Recovery takes work, relapse is a real fear, and both of them have to actively fight for their lives and their future. What they give each other is support, honesty, and someone who truly sees them, not a miracle cure. That made the story feel incredibly real. 🥹
One thing I loved was how the “before” was told throughout the book. At first I was a bit scared we would just know they were friends in rehab without actually seeing those moments. But the story slowly gives them to us, piece by piece, and it makes their connection feel so much deeper.
The writing itself is quite simple, nothing groundbreaking, but all the feelings are there. And honestly that’s what matters. I felt so connected to both MCs that it’s not even funny. 😭
Another thing I loved was the found family, especially for Iggy. Watching him slowly become part of the band’s world was amazing. It almost feels like he gets adopted by all the band members, and those relationships add so much warmth to the story. I genuinely loved the whole supporting cast and honestly wouldn’t mind seeing more of them in the future. 🩷✨
I also really loved how naturally the characters are written. There’s no big focus on labels or explanations — they just exist as they are, and the story lets them be that. Iggy especially felt so authentic to me. He’s vibrant, confident, a little chaotic in the best way, and completely comfortable in who he is. He’s not written as fragile or turned into a trope, he’s just… Iggy. And I adored him for that. 🩷✨
Bodhi and Iggy just completely got to me. And Bodhi… my god, Bodhi always says the most perfect things. 🖤
This book is full of moments that will stay with me:
• Last light on stage 🖤
• Panic attack 😭
• Swan Lake 🩷
• Sunrise at Willow 🌅
• Face painting 🩷🎨
• First kiss (and everything after) 💫
• Drawings ✏️
• Daisy chain 🩷🌼
• Wildflower Season
And this quote just destroyed me. I’ve always been a little obsessed with that concept — the idea that when something breaks, you don’t hide the cracks, you mend them with gold and honour them. The history, the damage, the survival… it all becomes part of the beauty.
So seeing that idea applied to Bodhi and Iggy just felt perfect to me. It fits their journey so well. They’re not magically healed, their past doesn’t disappear, and the scars are still there. But those fractures are exactly what shaped who they became.
And somehow, together, they turn all those broken pieces into something beautiful. 🖤🩷✨
Trigger Warnings
Explicit sexual content
Substance abuse including illegal drugs, prescription medications, and alcohol (on page)
Panic attacks
Rehabilitation setting (flashbacks)
Drug-related death (off page, not a main or side character)
Addiction relapse (on page)
Ballet-related injury and hospital trauma (takes place off page, described on page)
Toxic family relationships (affects main character)
Therapy sessions (on page)
Enabling of substance abuse (on page)
Non-lethal overdose (off page, discussed by main characters)
Using sex as an escape during relapse
Manipulative behaviour due to relapse
Minor physical altercation due to triggers during an argument
I received a copy of this book from author, and this is my honest review.
This was my first book by Lily James and now I already know I need to read everything she writes.
Honestly, the author’s publicity for this book on Instagram was decisive for me. It just made me need this book. And yeah… this cover alone had already consumed me before I even started reading it.
The story is beautiful but also wiith heavy themes. Addiction, recovery, trying to rebuild a life after everything falls apart. But even with those heavy themes, the book has such a positive message and is full of light and hope. I thought the way she handled everything was perfect for these characters. Nothing felt easy or romanticised — sobriety is fragile here and you really feel that the whole time — but there’s always this sense that healing, connection, and trying again actually matter. 🖤✨
And something I really appreciated: this isn’t written like some fairytale where love magically fixes addiction. It doesn’t. The book makes that very clear. Recovery takes work, relapse is a real fear, and both of them have to actively fight for their lives and their future. What they give each other is support, honesty, and someone who truly sees them, not a miracle cure. That made the story feel incredibly real. 🥹
One thing I loved was how the “before” was told throughout the book. At first I was a bit scared we would just know they were friends in rehab without actually seeing those moments. But the story slowly gives them to us, piece by piece, and it makes their connection feel so much deeper.
The writing itself is quite simple, nothing groundbreaking, but all the feelings are there. And honestly that’s what matters. I felt so connected to both MCs that it’s not even funny. 😭
Another thing I loved was the found family, especially for Iggy. Watching him slowly become part of the band’s world was amazing. It almost feels like he gets adopted by all the band members, and those relationships add so much warmth to the story. I genuinely loved the whole supporting cast and honestly wouldn’t mind seeing more of them in the future. 🩷✨
I also really loved how naturally the characters are written. There’s no big focus on labels or explanations — they just exist as they are, and the story lets them be that. Iggy especially felt so authentic to me. He’s vibrant, confident, a little chaotic in the best way, and completely comfortable in who he is. He’s not written as fragile or turned into a trope, he’s just… Iggy. And I adored him for that. 🩷✨
Bodhi and Iggy just completely got to me. And Bodhi… my god, Bodhi always says the most perfect things. 🖤
“Just because it isn’t perfect,” I said, “doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.”
He turned to me then and smiled. Bright. Unguarded. Still a little broken, but standing nonetheless.
“Sounds a bit like you.”
I shook my head.
“No,” I said. “Like us.”
This book is full of moments that will stay with me:
• Last light on stage 🖤
• Panic attack 😭
• Swan Lake 🩷
• Sunrise at Willow 🌅
• Face painting 🩷🎨
• First kiss (and everything after) 💫
• Drawings ✏️
• Daisy chain 🩷🌼
• Wildflower Season
And this quote just destroyed me. I’ve always been a little obsessed with that concept — the idea that when something breaks, you don’t hide the cracks, you mend them with gold and honour them. The history, the damage, the survival… it all becomes part of the beauty.
So seeing that idea applied to Bodhi and Iggy just felt perfect to me. It fits their journey so well. They’re not magically healed, their past doesn’t disappear, and the scars are still there. But those fractures are exactly what shaped who they became.
And somehow, together, they turn all those broken pieces into something beautiful. 🖤🩷✨
“In the end, we were like kintsugi. Broken pieces mended with gold, not to hide the fractures, but to honour them. Proof of where we’d been, and evidence of what we’d endured.
We weren’t broken.
We were transformed into something beautiful.”
That idea fits them perfectly. They aren’t fixed. They aren’t perfect. But they’re trying, and they’re still standing. 🖤🩷✨
Trigger Warnings
Explicit sexual content
Substance abuse including illegal drugs, prescription medications, and alcohol (on page)
Panic attacks
Rehabilitation setting (flashbacks)
Drug-related death (off page, not a main or side character)
Addiction relapse (on page)
Ballet-related injury and hospital trauma (takes place off page, described on page)
Toxic family relationships (affects main character)
Therapy sessions (on page)
Enabling of substance abuse (on page)
Non-lethal overdose (off page, discussed by main characters)
Using sex as an escape during relapse
Manipulative behaviour due to relapse
Minor physical altercation due to triggers during an argument
I received a copy of this book from author, and this is my honest review.
March 22, 2026
{Resonance}
Arc review by Jessie Melka
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Resonance is a new fantastic written book by Lily James
Resonance follows Iggy and Bodhi through recovery relapses and the sober life beyond
Iggy is a colourful and outgoing person who care for no one’s opinion when it comes to how he lives his life (except Bodhi ofc) he’s an ex ballet dancer but his career was destroyed by a terrible accident and an injury that pushed him over the edge and started his addiction, other than that he is an exceptional makeup artist who takes small jobs provided by Sasha, when Sasha gets pregnant and needs someone to take over as makeup artist for a popular pop/rock band she sends Iggy in her sted unbeknown that this would push to people so right for each other right back into each other’s orbit
Bodhi is the lead singer of his band the silent, aggressive guy that he portrays himself to be is the absolute opposite of what he really is out of his addiction Bodhi is the absolute sweetest little puppy, an artist whose drives to fall back in love with his passions and find a way to deal with the struggles of coming back into the real world after rehab
Iggy and Bodhi met at rehab where they helped each other through the rough days and nights fighting the cravings but also building a beautiful friendship telling each other everything because somehow they thought that when they left rehab they would never reconcile again but faith had other thoughts
Woow was this book hard to read without triggers and tears being in the way I think the way their recovery and relapses was described was one of the most accurate descriptions I have read in a long while in my personal opinion I found me seeing a lot of Iggy and Bodhi in myself and therefore I think I got a deeper understanding and compassion for their situation.
If im honest I panicked a bit when they decided on the sober packet, from a personal experience two addicts trying to hold each other sober never ends well especially if one falls it can be incredibly hard for the other not to fall as well
There is so much beauty in this book. I can’t even describe how much I loved it. The spice was so good and so incredibly hot I mean seriously Iggy is a “living” wet dream and Bodhi GRRRH so hot can’t even have this conversation
I would love to talk about this book for many hours, but I fear my review has gotten a bit too long so I might rounded off now
I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars I was really impressed and I would love to recommend this to someone out there who is looking for a hurt/comfort, force proximity, recovery rep and found family book I would seriously recommend you taking this into consideration if you are looking for another book to read
but remember to form your own opinions and not just listen to me
Until next time, my loves…
Rating: 5/5
Spice: 3/5
Angst: 4/5
Would I read again: on a good day YES!
(I received an advance copy for free and I’m leaving this review voluntarily)
🎤Rock Star X Ex Ballet dancer
🩷Friends To Lovers
🎤Grumpy X Sunshine
🩷Slow Burn
🎤Addiction Recovery
🩷Forced Proximity
🎤Hurt/Comfort
_______________•_______________
Arc review by Jessie Melka
___________•___________
Resonance is a new fantastic written book by Lily James
Resonance follows Iggy and Bodhi through recovery relapses and the sober life beyond
Iggy is a colourful and outgoing person who care for no one’s opinion when it comes to how he lives his life (except Bodhi ofc) he’s an ex ballet dancer but his career was destroyed by a terrible accident and an injury that pushed him over the edge and started his addiction, other than that he is an exceptional makeup artist who takes small jobs provided by Sasha, when Sasha gets pregnant and needs someone to take over as makeup artist for a popular pop/rock band she sends Iggy in her sted unbeknown that this would push to people so right for each other right back into each other’s orbit
Bodhi is the lead singer of his band the silent, aggressive guy that he portrays himself to be is the absolute opposite of what he really is out of his addiction Bodhi is the absolute sweetest little puppy, an artist whose drives to fall back in love with his passions and find a way to deal with the struggles of coming back into the real world after rehab
Iggy and Bodhi met at rehab where they helped each other through the rough days and nights fighting the cravings but also building a beautiful friendship telling each other everything because somehow they thought that when they left rehab they would never reconcile again but faith had other thoughts
Woow was this book hard to read without triggers and tears being in the way I think the way their recovery and relapses was described was one of the most accurate descriptions I have read in a long while in my personal opinion I found me seeing a lot of Iggy and Bodhi in myself and therefore I think I got a deeper understanding and compassion for their situation.
If im honest I panicked a bit when they decided on the sober packet, from a personal experience two addicts trying to hold each other sober never ends well especially if one falls it can be incredibly hard for the other not to fall as well
There is so much beauty in this book. I can’t even describe how much I loved it. The spice was so good and so incredibly hot I mean seriously Iggy is a “living” wet dream and Bodhi GRRRH so hot can’t even have this conversation
I would love to talk about this book for many hours, but I fear my review has gotten a bit too long so I might rounded off now
I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars I was really impressed and I would love to recommend this to someone out there who is looking for a hurt/comfort, force proximity, recovery rep and found family book I would seriously recommend you taking this into consideration if you are looking for another book to read
but remember to form your own opinions and not just listen to me
Until next time, my loves…
Rating: 5/5
Spice: 3/5
Angst: 4/5
Would I read again: on a good day YES!
(I received an advance copy for free and I’m leaving this review voluntarily)
🎤Rock Star X Ex Ballet dancer
🩷Friends To Lovers
🎤Grumpy X Sunshine
🩷Slow Burn
🎤Addiction Recovery
🩷Forced Proximity
🎤Hurt/Comfort
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April 7, 2026
~* ARC Review*~
--Rockstar X Ex ballerina turned MUA-- Rehab friendship-- Accountability pact-- Second change meeting-- Friends to lovers-- Touring Europe via band tour-- Close proximity-- Addiction recovery-- Found family--
Let me start off by saying this book has a very deep theme, addiction. Which an make books very difficult to read imo. While there is a lot of struggling Iggy & Bodhi go through together and separately, the ultimately find love, acceptance, happiness and a future together.
The book starts off With Bohdi entering Rehab. As we slowly start to get to know him, we are introduced to Iggy. These two love birds are polar opposites. Bodhi is all dark clothes, rock music, tattoos and overall grumpy. While Iggy is bright pink hair, slender build, grumpy in a lot of aspects but still a ray or sunshine in Bodhi's world.
Their relationship really builds off the need to be seen. Not the façade they show the world, but the deep truths of who they are as people AND their struggles. We go through rehab with them in multiple flashback moments throughout the book that really helps us understand their codependence on each other.
Their romance doesn't even begin until later on in the book. After their second chance meeting, when they have no proper time to really discuss what is going to happen now that they are together again.
Between nosy bandmates, constantly being surrounded by their addictions and their attraction finally coming to light, you really feel dragged down with the characters are they navigate the world trying to stay sober. That is actually something hard to really hard to write about and influence your readers to feel along the way imo.
It's a whirlwind romance that begins in the dead of silence on the bus and eventually becomes present and loud when they can't keep it secret anymore. thankfully, everyone agrees they are great together and aren't given any crap for forming a relationship on tour.
But as all things in life, we hit a major speed bump and it all goes to hell pretty fast.
To high highs and rock bottom lows, we are drug along with both Bodhi and Iggy as they navigate the hardest part of any relationship.
Truth. Honestly.
It breaks both of their hearts in the process. I wont say anything more as YOU should read it yourself.
This book has all the longing, heat, secrets, bright pink essence, pain, sacrifice, truth, hurt, emotional distress and a happy ending.
Any relationship that has struggles with either make or break a relationship, and these two have that in spades.
It's a deeply emotional book imo. If you are looking for something to really grab at your heart, maybe break it a little bit, but ultimately put it back together... give this a go. Just make sure you give yourself a bit of time to cry with the boys.
--Rockstar X Ex ballerina turned MUA-- Rehab friendship-- Accountability pact-- Second change meeting-- Friends to lovers-- Touring Europe via band tour-- Close proximity-- Addiction recovery-- Found family--
Let me start off by saying this book has a very deep theme, addiction. Which an make books very difficult to read imo. While there is a lot of struggling Iggy & Bodhi go through together and separately, the ultimately find love, acceptance, happiness and a future together.
The book starts off With Bohdi entering Rehab. As we slowly start to get to know him, we are introduced to Iggy. These two love birds are polar opposites. Bodhi is all dark clothes, rock music, tattoos and overall grumpy. While Iggy is bright pink hair, slender build, grumpy in a lot of aspects but still a ray or sunshine in Bodhi's world.
Their relationship really builds off the need to be seen. Not the façade they show the world, but the deep truths of who they are as people AND their struggles. We go through rehab with them in multiple flashback moments throughout the book that really helps us understand their codependence on each other.
Their romance doesn't even begin until later on in the book. After their second chance meeting, when they have no proper time to really discuss what is going to happen now that they are together again.
Between nosy bandmates, constantly being surrounded by their addictions and their attraction finally coming to light, you really feel dragged down with the characters are they navigate the world trying to stay sober. That is actually something hard to really hard to write about and influence your readers to feel along the way imo.
It's a whirlwind romance that begins in the dead of silence on the bus and eventually becomes present and loud when they can't keep it secret anymore. thankfully, everyone agrees they are great together and aren't given any crap for forming a relationship on tour.
But as all things in life, we hit a major speed bump and it all goes to hell pretty fast.
To high highs and rock bottom lows, we are drug along with both Bodhi and Iggy as they navigate the hardest part of any relationship.
Truth. Honestly.
It breaks both of their hearts in the process. I wont say anything more as YOU should read it yourself.
This book has all the longing, heat, secrets, bright pink essence, pain, sacrifice, truth, hurt, emotional distress and a happy ending.
Any relationship that has struggles with either make or break a relationship, and these two have that in spades.
It's a deeply emotional book imo. If you are looking for something to really grab at your heart, maybe break it a little bit, but ultimately put it back together... give this a go. Just make sure you give yourself a bit of time to cry with the boys.
May 9, 2026
5✨ Wow. Wow. Wow. Talk bout the easiest five stars ever given. I don’t trust when books are recommended too often so this has been sitting in my tbr for a minute but man. I, glad I waited because I picked it up at the right time and didn’t put it down for a single second. This was beautiful. Amazing. Spectacular. Damn near perfect. Perfect for me. It had everything I liked. Rockstar romance, double hurt/comfort, great addiction rep that was real and raw. Found family. Fully fleshed out characters including side characters that had their own distinct voices and personalities. A writing style that fit me. A story that gripped me. Made me swoon, giggle and kick my feet and also raised my blood pressure and had my anxiety through the roof when shit came crashing down. Then it landed the plane safely and gently after the turbulence.
I could go on and on but I’m still reveling in how this was just the perfect for me. Everything flowed seamlessly. Iggy and Bodhi my babies were meant for each other. They were so soft and affectionate with each other. This book was legit ROMANTIC. *gasp* something that feels rare in romance books these days I know but this one had it damn near from beginning to end. I kept looking at the pages left not because I wanted it to be over but because of the opposite. I didn’t want it to end and started getting sad when I realized it was.
Yea sometimes needs to take ellipses and the word grounded from this author but who cares. Small things to a giant and I’m in an amazing mood after this read. Those were really the only things that annoyed me lol and that’s saying a lot.
I loved how the story was told it felt like the first half was about Bodhi, his journey and his healing even with it being dual pov and the second half was about Iggy. The flashbacks were perfectly placed and seemed to always come right on time. Ugh this book was so damn good. So so so good.
The conclusion was perfection and the way I need to actually hear that final song is crazy. I feel like I can hear it in my head but I need someone to actually have the vision and release it.
Lily James is definitely on my authors to watch list. This was a certified banger. Triple platinum on my KU app. I don’t even know how to start another book after this. Might just need to marinate in it for a second.
I loved every single second. If you’re looking for insta lust or a bunch of smut this might not be for you. But if you want slowish burn chock full of small touches, lingering looks, something that wraps you up in a blanket and feels like home while also feeling real and authentic. This is for you! The characters were healed and I feel healed after reading it.
I could go on and on but I’m still reveling in how this was just the perfect for me. Everything flowed seamlessly. Iggy and Bodhi my babies were meant for each other. They were so soft and affectionate with each other. This book was legit ROMANTIC. *gasp* something that feels rare in romance books these days I know but this one had it damn near from beginning to end. I kept looking at the pages left not because I wanted it to be over but because of the opposite. I didn’t want it to end and started getting sad when I realized it was.
Yea sometimes needs to take ellipses and the word grounded from this author but who cares. Small things to a giant and I’m in an amazing mood after this read. Those were really the only things that annoyed me lol and that’s saying a lot.
I loved how the story was told it felt like the first half was about Bodhi, his journey and his healing even with it being dual pov and the second half was about Iggy. The flashbacks were perfectly placed and seemed to always come right on time. Ugh this book was so damn good. So so so good.
The conclusion was perfection and the way I need to actually hear that final song is crazy. I feel like I can hear it in my head but I need someone to actually have the vision and release it.
Lily James is definitely on my authors to watch list. This was a certified banger. Triple platinum on my KU app. I don’t even know how to start another book after this. Might just need to marinate in it for a second.
I loved every single second. If you’re looking for insta lust or a bunch of smut this might not be for you. But if you want slowish burn chock full of small touches, lingering looks, something that wraps you up in a blanket and feels like home while also feeling real and authentic. This is for you! The characters were healed and I feel healed after reading it.
March 28, 2026
This is one of those books I would classify as "Heartbreakingly Beautiful", this is right up there with Never Ever After by Rae Stone.
When Lily released the blurb for Resonance I knew I had to read it. A book about two men struggling with addiction trying to figure out a way to survive their struggle while also finding a way to make a future that they are happy with? Sign me up.
The moment I read the very first page I was hooked, I knew right then and there this book was going to be a hit. And it was. I loved everything about Iggy and Bodhi, from the pink hair and sassy nature, to the quiet, artistic, singer who comes alive on stage, and all the messy moments in between.
I honestly don't know how to articulate how much I enjoyed reading this book other than saying I loved it! Lily did a beautiful job writing about such a real, raw, realistic and sensitive topic that so many people struggle with on a day to day basis. They wrote about it in a respectful way, they didn't glorify their characters behaviors or choices, they wrote about people struggling, failing, and the importance of getting back up again. And that for me was one of the highlights of this story.
I was devastated for Iggy when he started slipping, and I was sad for Bodhi as well because he felt guilty for not being able to help. But I'm so happy and proud that Bodhi held on to his own sobriety even when every part of him was screaming at him to do the opposite. That was growth, that was the moment when we saw just how much Bodhi had grown and how much of himself he fully committed to staying clean/sober. I thought Iggy asking for help was such a beautiful moment, it made me tear up a bit, so make sure to have tissues nearby!
The side characters were really lovely as well, I loved how Bodhi's band members didn't just rally around him, but they were also there for Iggy too. They weren't just band mates, they're family, and I really hope we get to see more of them in the future. All of the soft, heartfelt moments Bodhi and Iggy had together will stick with me for a while... The talks in the garden trying to suss each other out, the sunrise meetups with hot cocoa, the exploring of new cities and locations together... The ballet.. All of those beautiful moments helped make Iggy and Bodhi what they ended up being and I loved every moment of their journey. They didn't have an easy road, but it was worth it in the end.
"We weren’t broken.
We were transformed into something beautiful."
When Lily released the blurb for Resonance I knew I had to read it. A book about two men struggling with addiction trying to figure out a way to survive their struggle while also finding a way to make a future that they are happy with? Sign me up.
The moment I read the very first page I was hooked, I knew right then and there this book was going to be a hit. And it was. I loved everything about Iggy and Bodhi, from the pink hair and sassy nature, to the quiet, artistic, singer who comes alive on stage, and all the messy moments in between.
I honestly don't know how to articulate how much I enjoyed reading this book other than saying I loved it! Lily did a beautiful job writing about such a real, raw, realistic and sensitive topic that so many people struggle with on a day to day basis. They wrote about it in a respectful way, they didn't glorify their characters behaviors or choices, they wrote about people struggling, failing, and the importance of getting back up again. And that for me was one of the highlights of this story.
I was devastated for Iggy when he started slipping, and I was sad for Bodhi as well because he felt guilty for not being able to help. But I'm so happy and proud that Bodhi held on to his own sobriety even when every part of him was screaming at him to do the opposite. That was growth, that was the moment when we saw just how much Bodhi had grown and how much of himself he fully committed to staying clean/sober. I thought Iggy asking for help was such a beautiful moment, it made me tear up a bit, so make sure to have tissues nearby!
The side characters were really lovely as well, I loved how Bodhi's band members didn't just rally around him, but they were also there for Iggy too. They weren't just band mates, they're family, and I really hope we get to see more of them in the future. All of the soft, heartfelt moments Bodhi and Iggy had together will stick with me for a while... The talks in the garden trying to suss each other out, the sunrise meetups with hot cocoa, the exploring of new cities and locations together... The ballet.. All of those beautiful moments helped make Iggy and Bodhi what they ended up being and I loved every moment of their journey. They didn't have an easy road, but it was worth it in the end.
"We weren’t broken.
We were transformed into something beautiful."
March 28, 2026
This is one of those books I would classify as "Heartbreakingly Beautiful", this is right up there with Never Ever After by Rae Stone.
When Lily released the blurb for Resonance I knew I had to read it. A book about two men struggling with addiction trying to figure out a way to survive their struggle while also finding a way to make a future that they are happy with? Sign me up.
The moment I read the very first page I was hooked, I knew right then and there this book was going to be a hit. And it was. I loved everything about Iggy and Bodhi, from the pink hair and sassy nature, to the quiet, artistic, singer who comes alive on stage, and all the messy moments in between.
I honestly don't know how to articulate how much I enjoyed reading this book other than saying I loved it! Lily did a beautiful job writing about such a real, raw, realistic and sensitive topic that so many people struggle with on a day to day basis. They wrote about it in a respectful way, they didn't glorify their characters behaviors or choices, they wrote about people struggling, failing, and the importance of getting back up again. And that for me was one of the highlights of this story.
I was devastated for Iggy when he started slipping, and I was sad for Bodhi as well because he felt guilty for not being able to help. But I'm so happy and proud that Bodhi held on to his own sobriety even when every part of him was screaming at him to do the opposite. That was growth, that was the moment when we saw just how much Bodhi had grown and how much of himself he fully committed to staying clean/sober. I thought Iggy asking for help was such a beautiful moment, it made me tear up a bit, so make sure to have tissues nearby!
The side characters were really lovely as well, I loved how Bodhi's band members didn't just rally around him, but they were also there for Iggy too. They weren't just band mates, they're family, and I really hope we get to see more of them in the future. All of the soft, heartfelt moments Bodhi and Iggy had together will stick with me for a while... The talks in the garden trying to suss each other out, the sunrise meetups with hot cocoa, the exploring of new cities and locations together... The ballet.. All of those beautiful moments helped make Iggy and Bodhi what they ended up being and I loved every moment of their journey. They didn't have an easy road, but it was worth it in the end.
"We weren’t broken.
We were transformed into something beautiful."
When Lily released the blurb for Resonance I knew I had to read it. A book about two men struggling with addiction trying to figure out a way to survive their struggle while also finding a way to make a future that they are happy with? Sign me up.
The moment I read the very first page I was hooked, I knew right then and there this book was going to be a hit. And it was. I loved everything about Iggy and Bodhi, from the pink hair and sassy nature, to the quiet, artistic, singer who comes alive on stage, and all the messy moments in between.
I honestly don't know how to articulate how much I enjoyed reading this book other than saying I loved it! Lily did a beautiful job writing about such a real, raw, realistic and sensitive topic that so many people struggle with on a day to day basis. They wrote about it in a respectful way, they didn't glorify their characters behaviors or choices, they wrote about people struggling, failing, and the importance of getting back up again. And that for me was one of the highlights of this story.
I was devastated for Iggy when he started slipping, and I was sad for Bodhi as well because he felt guilty for not being able to help. But I'm so happy and proud that Bodhi held on to his own sobriety even when every part of him was screaming at him to do the opposite. That was growth, that was the moment when we saw just how much Bodhi had grown and how much of himself he fully committed to staying clean/sober. I thought Iggy asking for help was such a beautiful moment, it made me tear up a bit, so make sure to have tissues nearby!
The side characters were really lovely as well, I loved how Bodhi's band members didn't just rally around him, but they were also there for Iggy too. They weren't just band mates, they're family, and I really hope we get to see more of them in the future. All of the soft, heartfelt moments Bodhi and Iggy had together will stick with me for a while... The talks in the garden trying to suss each other out, the sunrise meetups with hot cocoa, the exploring of new cities and locations together... The ballet.. All of those beautiful moments helped make Iggy and Bodhi what they ended up being and I loved every moment of their journey. They didn't have an easy road, but it was worth it in the end.
"We weren’t broken.
We were transformed into something beautiful."
March 30, 2026
*ARC Review* Thank you for the copy!
Intro:
This book is an MM romance between Bodhi, a recovering addict and rockstar going on tour and Iggy, a recovering addict and the new makeup artist for Bodhi's band
Tropes/Highlights:
-MM
-Open Door
-Recovering Addicts
-Forced Proximity
-Found Family
-Strangers to Friends to Lovers
-Slow Burn
-Opposites Attract
-Hurt/Comfort
-HEA
Likes:
-Iggy's vibrant personality
-Bodhi's care, especially for himself/knowing his own limits
-Well developed characters
-World Building
-Flashbacks of the Willow
-Art Therapy scenes
-Emotional turmoil, push/pull of fighting addiction
-Integration of bandmates, Riff's concern
-Detailed descriptions
-Opera House date
-Cute, sweet moments alone
Quotes
-"Usually, I was tolerated at best–too loud, too dramatic, too much. But there was none of that in his eyes"
-"Right. So, more gothic shadow daddy, less tired emo boy"
-"But we'd seen each other stripped down to the worst versions of ourselves. We knew each other's drug of choice. Our triggers. The ugly truths most people never get close enough to learn"
-"It didn't matter whether I was an addict or a rock star. Iggy never changed the way he looked at me"
-"Muted colors didn't suit Iggy. He was meant to stand out. To shine"
-"That wasn't weakness, That was pain, and you were just trying to live with it"
-"I love you, I will always love you. One slip doesn't change that"
This is the first book I have read from this author and I loved it. I fell in love with Iggy & Bodhi and their struggles. Their journey wasn't perfect, but they were there for each other in the end. Resonance is packed with a ton of emotion, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, but everyone gets to where they should be in the end. Iggy is such a bright, vibrant light of a character, but he always felt alone with his struggles/burdens. Bodhi is quiet, sweet and charming with a fierce love for those he cares about, but his rockstar life style tempts his sobriety everyday. Their story is filled with heavy topics, each grappling with their fragile hold on sobriety as they try not to fall over the edge while exploring their feelings for each other. Resonance is an emotional story of love, a daily fight against addiction, hope for a better future/a better self and rising above failures to create a better tomorrow, one day a time. I recommend this book if you love sweet, broken characters trying to navigate a new life while traveling on tour and slowly falling in love.
Intro:
This book is an MM romance between Bodhi, a recovering addict and rockstar going on tour and Iggy, a recovering addict and the new makeup artist for Bodhi's band
Tropes/Highlights:
-MM
-Open Door
-Recovering Addicts
-Forced Proximity
-Found Family
-Strangers to Friends to Lovers
-Slow Burn
-Opposites Attract
-Hurt/Comfort
-HEA
Likes:
-Iggy's vibrant personality
-Bodhi's care, especially for himself/knowing his own limits
-Well developed characters
-World Building
-Flashbacks of the Willow
-Art Therapy scenes
-Emotional turmoil, push/pull of fighting addiction
-Integration of bandmates, Riff's concern
-Detailed descriptions
-Opera House date
-Cute, sweet moments alone
Quotes
-"Usually, I was tolerated at best–too loud, too dramatic, too much. But there was none of that in his eyes"
-"Right. So, more gothic shadow daddy, less tired emo boy"
-"But we'd seen each other stripped down to the worst versions of ourselves. We knew each other's drug of choice. Our triggers. The ugly truths most people never get close enough to learn"
-"It didn't matter whether I was an addict or a rock star. Iggy never changed the way he looked at me"
-"Muted colors didn't suit Iggy. He was meant to stand out. To shine"
-"That wasn't weakness, That was pain, and you were just trying to live with it"
-"I love you, I will always love you. One slip doesn't change that"
This is the first book I have read from this author and I loved it. I fell in love with Iggy & Bodhi and their struggles. Their journey wasn't perfect, but they were there for each other in the end. Resonance is packed with a ton of emotion, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, but everyone gets to where they should be in the end. Iggy is such a bright, vibrant light of a character, but he always felt alone with his struggles/burdens. Bodhi is quiet, sweet and charming with a fierce love for those he cares about, but his rockstar life style tempts his sobriety everyday. Their story is filled with heavy topics, each grappling with their fragile hold on sobriety as they try not to fall over the edge while exploring their feelings for each other. Resonance is an emotional story of love, a daily fight against addiction, hope for a better future/a better self and rising above failures to create a better tomorrow, one day a time. I recommend this book if you love sweet, broken characters trying to navigate a new life while traveling on tour and slowly falling in love.
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