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Some Part of Me is You
Alison has been in her brother's indie rock band, Right Turn, since she was a teenager. Right as she's about to graduate college and will have to start making real decisions about her future, there comes an offer for them to go on a small tour with pop-country sensation Kristen Nichols, who is looking to make serious changes to her sound and image and believes touring with indie darlings Right Turn will give the new 'her' credibility. Kristen Nichols is the embodiment of everything about the music industry that Ali scoffs at, but she's offering them an affordable, real tour, and that's very hard to say no to. Putting up with a pop princess for a summer is a price worth paying--or so Ali thinks before she actually meets Kristen. 'K-Nic' does absolutely nothing for her, but Kristen Nichols in person? Yeah, that's a different story...
235 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2018
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January 20, 2019
I haven't really reviewed anything in...well, forever...because my life has a different shape to it these days, but I stumbled across this in Kindle Unlimited, a first book written by a new author with not a lot of reviews, and I just felt compelled to signal boost it before it disappears into the back pages of Amazon's library. Because it's good. Very good.
So, as mentioned in the blurb, this is a romance between two musicians, which I found to be a nice switch from the usual "rock star falls in love with single mom" or "rock star reunites with childhood crush" story lines. The characters are both in their twenties, with Alison around 24 and Kristen 28, so it's kind of a new adult title? The tension between them mostly comes from the fact that the protagonist (this is third-person limited, locked into Alison's perspective) is semi-successful on a local label, but her love interest is basically Taylor Swift. That power dynamic creates a lot of space for insecurity and doubt to pop up on both sides, and the fact that they meet while touring together adds a ticking clock to the relationship which creates suspense without ever feeling overwrought.
While I would've preferred alternating perspectives, and the pacing was a little slow in parts, I really appreciated how three-dimensional all of the characters felt and how realistic (given the circumstances) the problems they faced were. Rather than having some third act plot device blow up the relationship in an explosion of melodrama, there was a time bomb ticking under the table that was established fairly early in the story; it was effective plotting.
That said, the ending left me a little wanting. While there was a happy ending--or at least a HFN, depending on your level of cynicism--I needed a bit more resolution for some of the issues that had been raised; I needed to see how it could work, practically speaking. To be fair, though, that's probably because I'm an 11 out of 10 on an emotional neediness scale and their best-case scenario would never have worked for me, but it didn't appear to be a problem for either of the leads, so who knows. Probably fine for well-adjusted readers?
In any case, after finishing the book on Kindle Unlimited, I immediately went back to Amazon and bought it. Not a big sacrifice, given it was less than $2 USD, but I would've paid more for it because I know I'll read it again. This was a feel-good story with a tone that reminded me a little of The Blind Side of Love, which is high praise from me. Did I find this book to be quite as compelling as The Blind Side of Love? No, partly due to the fact that I only saw half of the story as a result of the fixed perspective, and partly because the humor wasn't quite as sharp, the angst not quite as intense, but I genuinely liked the cast of characters and enjoyed every minute I spent with the book. The chemistry between the leads was there in spades, the premise for the book held my interest from cover to cover, and it was clear that the author did her research with regard to the music scene. This book was a real treat, and I hope it finds its audience.
If you have Kindle Unlimited, this is absolutely one to read. If you don't, it's a steal at its current price.
4.25 stars if you're as fixated on alternating perspectives as I am.
4.5 stars if you're not.
So, as mentioned in the blurb, this is a romance between two musicians, which I found to be a nice switch from the usual "rock star falls in love with single mom" or "rock star reunites with childhood crush" story lines. The characters are both in their twenties, with Alison around 24 and Kristen 28, so it's kind of a new adult title? The tension between them mostly comes from the fact that the protagonist (this is third-person limited, locked into Alison's perspective) is semi-successful on a local label, but her love interest is basically Taylor Swift. That power dynamic creates a lot of space for insecurity and doubt to pop up on both sides, and the fact that they meet while touring together adds a ticking clock to the relationship which creates suspense without ever feeling overwrought.
While I would've preferred alternating perspectives, and the pacing was a little slow in parts, I really appreciated how three-dimensional all of the characters felt and how realistic (given the circumstances) the problems they faced were. Rather than having some third act plot device blow up the relationship in an explosion of melodrama, there was a time bomb ticking under the table that was established fairly early in the story; it was effective plotting.
That said, the ending left me a little wanting. While there was a happy ending--or at least a HFN, depending on your level of cynicism--I needed a bit more resolution for some of the issues that had been raised; I needed to see how it could work, practically speaking. To be fair, though, that's probably because I'm an 11 out of 10 on an emotional neediness scale and their best-case scenario would never have worked for me, but it didn't appear to be a problem for either of the leads, so who knows. Probably fine for well-adjusted readers?
In any case, after finishing the book on Kindle Unlimited, I immediately went back to Amazon and bought it. Not a big sacrifice, given it was less than $2 USD, but I would've paid more for it because I know I'll read it again. This was a feel-good story with a tone that reminded me a little of The Blind Side of Love, which is high praise from me. Did I find this book to be quite as compelling as The Blind Side of Love? No, partly due to the fact that I only saw half of the story as a result of the fixed perspective, and partly because the humor wasn't quite as sharp, the angst not quite as intense, but I genuinely liked the cast of characters and enjoyed every minute I spent with the book. The chemistry between the leads was there in spades, the premise for the book held my interest from cover to cover, and it was clear that the author did her research with regard to the music scene. This book was a real treat, and I hope it finds its audience.
If you have Kindle Unlimited, this is absolutely one to read. If you don't, it's a steal at its current price.
4.25 stars if you're as fixated on alternating perspectives as I am.
4.5 stars if you're not.
October 26, 2020
“Some Part of Me is You” by Adrienne Marsh is just so good. It’s a celebrity romance that starts off friends to lovers and grows into more.
Ali is the guitarist for a Chicago band that gets a once in a lifetime offer to open for Kristen Nichols who is uber famous (think Taylor Swift) on a summer tour.
This is a character driven story and is told in Alison’s point of view. You really get a deep dive into all her feelings and insecurities from meeting the world-famous singer into realizing that she’s starting to feel more than just friendship towards her and so on. However, with the way Marsh writes the dialogue I had no problem figuring out what Kristen was feeling or hoping throughout the story.
This story is pretty angst heavy and emotional (my favorite when done right) because they both know their time together has an expiration date. Ali is moving on to a “real” job after the tour is over and Kristen in the middle of releasing a new record and planning a tour that goes along with that.
Ali and Kristen felt like real people and both were dealing with real life problems and I think that added to the story. Kristen is dealing with her fame and all the negative aspects it has on her personal life. Ali has graduated college and is torn between starting a real career that will make her parents happy and continuing on with the band and writing music that makes her happy.
I think some of their problems could have been fixed had they sat down and had a real conversation about what they wanted out of their relationship but of course they don’t. Ali fears mentioning anything will end what little they have and so keeps a lot to herself. Kristen is more open but she isn’t explicit enough for Ali to pick up on what she’s trying to get across.
It is written fade to black but I never felt like I was missing anything. You still get the intimacy between them in other ways. This is a debut from a self-published author so it isn’t without the random typo and grammatical errors. But the story is so well written that it doesn’t take anything away from it.
I highly recommend this to anyone who likes celebrity romances or their romance with a lot of angst.
Ali is the guitarist for a Chicago band that gets a once in a lifetime offer to open for Kristen Nichols who is uber famous (think Taylor Swift) on a summer tour.
This is a character driven story and is told in Alison’s point of view. You really get a deep dive into all her feelings and insecurities from meeting the world-famous singer into realizing that she’s starting to feel more than just friendship towards her and so on. However, with the way Marsh writes the dialogue I had no problem figuring out what Kristen was feeling or hoping throughout the story.
This story is pretty angst heavy and emotional (my favorite when done right) because they both know their time together has an expiration date. Ali is moving on to a “real” job after the tour is over and Kristen in the middle of releasing a new record and planning a tour that goes along with that.
Ali and Kristen felt like real people and both were dealing with real life problems and I think that added to the story. Kristen is dealing with her fame and all the negative aspects it has on her personal life. Ali has graduated college and is torn between starting a real career that will make her parents happy and continuing on with the band and writing music that makes her happy.
I think some of their problems could have been fixed had they sat down and had a real conversation about what they wanted out of their relationship but of course they don’t. Ali fears mentioning anything will end what little they have and so keeps a lot to herself. Kristen is more open but she isn’t explicit enough for Ali to pick up on what she’s trying to get across.
It is written fade to black but I never felt like I was missing anything. You still get the intimacy between them in other ways. This is a debut from a self-published author so it isn’t without the random typo and grammatical errors. But the story is so well written that it doesn’t take anything away from it.
I highly recommend this to anyone who likes celebrity romances or their romance with a lot of angst.
January 21, 2019
One reviewer's nicely written review and recommendation got me to borrow it from KU.
Music brought Allison and Kristen together, it was an arrangement that would benefit both sides and starting from there, an unlikely friendship began to take place.
The author did not focus solely on the hs but every scene featuring them, my heart and mouth formed an alliance..both grew bigger than their normal size.
The music scenes / everyone surrounding the hs
were given fair page time, the issues most of the characters faced were lifelike and not dramatized too much.
The romance wasn't rushed, it was given time to develop and I was entertained with the ways the hs spent their time with. They were really lovable and my support for their HEA couldn't go to a nicer couple.
Why not 5? Unfortunately, there were some things that I didn't like in my romance to happen, happened. Will I read her next book/books? Definitely.
Music brought Allison and Kristen together, it was an arrangement that would benefit both sides and starting from there, an unlikely friendship began to take place.
The author did not focus solely on the hs but every scene featuring them, my heart and mouth formed an alliance..both grew bigger than their normal size.
The music scenes / everyone surrounding the hs
were given fair page time, the issues most of the characters faced were lifelike and not dramatized too much.
The romance wasn't rushed, it was given time to develop and I was entertained with the ways the hs spent their time with. They were really lovable and my support for their HEA couldn't go to a nicer couple.
Why not 5? Unfortunately, there were some things that I didn't like in my romance to happen, happened. Will I read her next book/books? Definitely.
January 10, 2022
4 stars
This was really good and I don't doubt that for many people it will be a five star book. I really liked the MCs and the writing was excellent.
Sadly the topics at hand were significantly outside of my ballpark, so while I consider it a really good book, I cannot shelve it amongst my favourites.
The reasons are relatively simple:
a) I'm tone-deaf to such an extent that it's not even funny (unless the difference is more than half an octave I have trouble noticing it changed, let alone whether lower or higher) so a book focusing (among other things) on music itself simply can't be something I'll fully enjoy because I don't understand a lot of it
b) I don't understand celebrity culture. It's not that big in my country (or at least I haven't encountered it yet) and thus kinda unimaginable and because of that detrimental to my enjoyment
And, well,... those two things were the main themes of this story.
So yeah.
Awesome
Just not for me
But I recommend it
This was really good and I don't doubt that for many people it will be a five star book. I really liked the MCs and the writing was excellent.
Sadly the topics at hand were significantly outside of my ballpark, so while I consider it a really good book, I cannot shelve it amongst my favourites.
The reasons are relatively simple:
a) I'm tone-deaf to such an extent that it's not even funny (unless the difference is more than half an octave I have trouble noticing it changed, let alone whether lower or higher) so a book focusing (among other things) on music itself simply can't be something I'll fully enjoy because I don't understand a lot of it
b) I don't understand celebrity culture. It's not that big in my country (or at least I haven't encountered it yet) and thus kinda unimaginable and because of that detrimental to my enjoyment
And, well,... those two things were the main themes of this story.
So yeah.
Awesome
Just not for me
But I recommend it
January 2, 2019
This is a good one.
You never know what you will get with a kU book so when you come across a good one it makes it even better. This definitely one of those books. And though there are some editing error and maybe other little things, like no sex which is not a deal breaker for me, it is a solid book. All the characters involved were well written but the two MCs, Kristen and Alison, were very well done. This book did remind me a bit of "Playing the Role of Herself" (not the same level 5 but the tone felt similiar) except this was told from Alison POV in third person. The story is about Right Turn (Chicago band) who is picked to open for pop princess who is reinventing herself, K-Nic. It's a really sweet book and fun to read. I recommend it :)
You never know what you will get with a kU book so when you come across a good one it makes it even better. This definitely one of those books. And though there are some editing error and maybe other little things, like no sex which is not a deal breaker for me, it is a solid book. All the characters involved were well written but the two MCs, Kristen and Alison, were very well done. This book did remind me a bit of "Playing the Role of Herself" (not the same level 5 but the tone felt similiar) except this was told from Alison POV in third person. The story is about Right Turn (Chicago band) who is picked to open for pop princess who is reinventing herself, K-Nic. It's a really sweet book and fun to read. I recommend it :)
May 11, 2022
I participate in a lot of reading challenges, which means I'm often reading books I wouldn't normally read because it fits a challenge category. And most of the time that book is exactly what I expect it to be--mainly, not something I enjoy (these are mostly SFF books). But sometimes it forces me to find a book that normally wouldn't be on my radar because there just haven't been a lot of readers' eyes on the book, so it's not featured prominently on any lists, and so it's a bit of a gamble what the book will be. And sometimes what I end up finding is an absolute gem of a book. Adrienne Marsh's Some Part of Me Is You was such a wonderful surprise. It's the kind of book that makes me excited about reading because of the way a story hooks into you and demands all your spare time. And it's a book that definitely deserves more readers. It's also a steal on Amazon (and free for KU subscribers), so do yourself a favor and read this book.
Ali Wright and her band, Right Turn (fronted by her older brother and two of his childhood friends), have been a moderate indie success in the Chicago area, but they're adults now, and they're at a crossroads between deciding to really gamble on pursuing their musical dreams full time or for the band to become a side hobby they do sporadically and for fun because where they're at now--straddling breakout success and putting all their extra money into the band--just isn't sustainable anymore.
An offer from the most unlikely source, Kristen Nichols--the music industry's biggest country/pop star (think Taylor Swift) and former childhood TV Star--to join her on a stripped down club tour as the opening act opens up a lot of questions but also a lot of possibilities. Why would Kristen Nichols be interested in them--both from a how-the-hell-has-she-ever-heard-of-us perspective and her-music-and-ours-do-not-align perspective? Are they selling out as artists if they join forces with "K-Nic"? And if they do the tour, is it a last hurrah for the band or the start of something bigger? And what happens when Ali discovers that Kristen Nichols is neither the person nor the musician she'd pegged her to be? And how does she balance her love of music (and potential future success, which is looking more attainable by the day) with her desire for an equally fulfilling love life?
The story could have gone many different ways and made complete and satisfying sense. But what impressed me about Marsh's narrative is how she doesn't choose an easy way out for her characters. And without revealing how this ends, it's not what I expected but I love that Marsh took it where she did.
The book isn't perfect from an editing standpoint, but those complaints are minor in what was really a wonderful character-driven, slow burn romance about people from drastically different worlds connecting both as people and as artists, and I loved everything about it.
Ali Wright and her band, Right Turn (fronted by her older brother and two of his childhood friends), have been a moderate indie success in the Chicago area, but they're adults now, and they're at a crossroads between deciding to really gamble on pursuing their musical dreams full time or for the band to become a side hobby they do sporadically and for fun because where they're at now--straddling breakout success and putting all their extra money into the band--just isn't sustainable anymore.
An offer from the most unlikely source, Kristen Nichols--the music industry's biggest country/pop star (think Taylor Swift) and former childhood TV Star--to join her on a stripped down club tour as the opening act opens up a lot of questions but also a lot of possibilities. Why would Kristen Nichols be interested in them--both from a how-the-hell-has-she-ever-heard-of-us perspective and her-music-and-ours-do-not-align perspective? Are they selling out as artists if they join forces with "K-Nic"? And if they do the tour, is it a last hurrah for the band or the start of something bigger? And what happens when Ali discovers that Kristen Nichols is neither the person nor the musician she'd pegged her to be? And how does she balance her love of music (and potential future success, which is looking more attainable by the day) with her desire for an equally fulfilling love life?
The story could have gone many different ways and made complete and satisfying sense. But what impressed me about Marsh's narrative is how she doesn't choose an easy way out for her characters. And without revealing how this ends, it's not what I expected but I love that Marsh took it where she did.
The book isn't perfect from an editing standpoint, but those complaints are minor in what was really a wonderful character-driven, slow burn romance about people from drastically different worlds connecting both as people and as artists, and I loved everything about it.
March 29, 2021
I’m pretty sure this was a Taylor Swift fanfic at some point. Like a famous meme in Spanish says: “No tengo pruebas, pero tampoco dudas”. Anyway. Someone I have as friend here, in Goodreads, gave it a 5 stars review, the blurb caught my interest and I gave it a chance. I expected nothing but an easy read and some distraction from this great world we live in.
I liked it a lot. It was a solid, comfortable book, and just what I needed.
I’m not sure what to write to express how much I liked it. Is it one of my favorites? No, perhaps a few rereads later, but not right now. Was it the best book ever? Also, no, but it was entertaining, the MCs didn’t fall in love seconds after seeing each other, but you felt the pull and the chemistry between them, the secondary characters had a respectable amount of participation, the plot developed nicely and organically.
I liked it a lot. It was a solid, comfortable book, and just what I needed.
I’m not sure what to write to express how much I liked it. Is it one of my favorites? No, perhaps a few rereads later, but not right now. Was it the best book ever? Also, no, but it was entertaining, the MCs didn’t fall in love seconds after seeing each other, but you felt the pull and the chemistry between them, the secondary characters had a respectable amount of participation, the plot developed nicely and organically.
December 10, 2018
Quaint happy ending romance story about a budding musician in an indie rock band from chicago & closeted pop country/ actress superstar. While that sounds generic the characters are well written and this was free on KU. This book is a slow build & there isnt much in the way of steamy romance so if you're looking for that this isn't the book to read but a pleasant book nonetheless.
August 14, 2022
3.5 rounded to 4
January 27, 2020
I just love this sort of book, I lived the story - AM is a really good writer - is this a one off or are we expecting, and therefore, buying another? Excellent MCs and a range of bit-players all of whom seem real. Superb.
March 31, 2020
Music & memories on a low key summer tour
“Life’s unpredictable. Who knows what will happen tomorrow? But that doesn’t change what you can make happen today.”
“This had been the best summer of her life, both days and nights, work times and downtimes, and throughout it all had been Kristen. She didn’t want to lose this—but she refused to do something that might mean actually losing her.”
“Even when you find the right person, it’s a lot of hard work to not fuck it up.”
+ • + • + • +
When an indie rock band all about the purity of the music gets to tour with a PR-perfect polished former child star & country & bubblegum pop megastar to use their creds & bona-fides to vouch for her new authentic artistic direction & give it a sense of legitimacy, leads to a wild, creative & mad-skilled guitarist discovering that the popstar princess may not be as fake or untalented as she appeared.
“Life’s unpredictable. Who knows what will happen tomorrow? But that doesn’t change what you can make happen today.”
“This had been the best summer of her life, both days and nights, work times and downtimes, and throughout it all had been Kristen. She didn’t want to lose this—but she refused to do something that might mean actually losing her.”
“Even when you find the right person, it’s a lot of hard work to not fuck it up.”
+ • + • + • +
When an indie rock band all about the purity of the music gets to tour with a PR-perfect polished former child star & country & bubblegum pop megastar to use their creds & bona-fides to vouch for her new authentic artistic direction & give it a sense of legitimacy, leads to a wild, creative & mad-skilled guitarist discovering that the popstar princess may not be as fake or untalented as she appeared.
March 18, 2019
This one took a little effort for me to get through mostly because of the writing style. The way the writer structured her sentences had me stumbling. There were run ons and independent thoughts inserted in the middle of a sentence. It was also hard for me at times to tell who was speaking. It was a few chapters in until I figured out which supporting character was her brother.
The story did have bright spots. The music scene and story backdrop were done well. The story itself was sweet. All the passion in this story was reserved for the music, so no killer love scenes. The story itself felt genuine and it read like an experience which made it worth while.
Overall, good story. It just took me some powering through to get to it.
The story did have bright spots. The music scene and story backdrop were done well. The story itself was sweet. All the passion in this story was reserved for the music, so no killer love scenes. The story itself felt genuine and it read like an experience which made it worth while.
Overall, good story. It just took me some powering through to get to it.
April 13, 2019
A very good read, it has a clearly real feel to it. What surprised me, though, is the difference in what the “music industry” seems like now.
I grew up in the music industry, together with some friends I lit my first pop and blues festival in Hamburg’s Ernst Merck Halle at the tender age of sixteen.
Then, probably because we were just beginning to experience the so called student revolution in Europe, the more unconventional the musicians were the more sought after they became. It was what we, the growing generation, were after. Nobody wanted our parents values any more. Like now with the climate they then had brought death and destruction in WWII, that we had to cope with in the aftermath.
So to 65 year old me the artist’s management’s attitudes are pretty much alien.
But yeah, the rest, like what being on tour is like I have plenty of experience, even though I was not a musician but a technician. I later designed and built touring equipment for bands, some of it even went to the US with the first ever German heavy metal band to tour the States big time. I can so relate to that part of the story, it has all the grit of real life experience.
Also the two female “heroine’s” characters are very real. They made me wish more often than not for someone my age to come into play and give advice, explain how all the young adult Angst, fed by an overly intellectual educational system and still worse, misguided parental values of money and “proper” jobs and behaviour can make their kid’s lives hell, if they do not distance themselves from those values.
In all, given the age and the lives of the protagonists, the ending can well be classed as a happy end. There is the possibility for something solid, once they have had more experience and exposure to the reality of their dreams when they reach the end of the twenties, in my view the real threshold to adulthood.
If this is really a first novel it even more truly warrants five stars.
Monique.
I grew up in the music industry, together with some friends I lit my first pop and blues festival in Hamburg’s Ernst Merck Halle at the tender age of sixteen.
Then, probably because we were just beginning to experience the so called student revolution in Europe, the more unconventional the musicians were the more sought after they became. It was what we, the growing generation, were after. Nobody wanted our parents values any more. Like now with the climate they then had brought death and destruction in WWII, that we had to cope with in the aftermath.
So to 65 year old me the artist’s management’s attitudes are pretty much alien.
But yeah, the rest, like what being on tour is like I have plenty of experience, even though I was not a musician but a technician. I later designed and built touring equipment for bands, some of it even went to the US with the first ever German heavy metal band to tour the States big time. I can so relate to that part of the story, it has all the grit of real life experience.
Also the two female “heroine’s” characters are very real. They made me wish more often than not for someone my age to come into play and give advice, explain how all the young adult Angst, fed by an overly intellectual educational system and still worse, misguided parental values of money and “proper” jobs and behaviour can make their kid’s lives hell, if they do not distance themselves from those values.
In all, given the age and the lives of the protagonists, the ending can well be classed as a happy end. There is the possibility for something solid, once they have had more experience and exposure to the reality of their dreams when they reach the end of the twenties, in my view the real threshold to adulthood.
If this is really a first novel it even more truly warrants five stars.
Monique.
March 11, 2024
Slower start but I really got into this once it got going. Unlike most romances featuring musicians, there is a healthy dose of actual musicality, instrumentation, and the mechanics of creating a song and the main characters bond over it from their respective approaches. The characters are well-fleshed out, the angst is organic an realistic, and the resolution is satisfying and not high drama, just full of feelings. An excellent friends-to-lovers romance.
March 10, 2022
Part of me is glad with their endgame. We can't have it all.
May 13, 2019
Wonderfully slow burning
There are two types of fires. A quick, relentless, all-consuming kind of fire devours everything in it’s path. It’s a force to be reckoned with, just because it can create so much destruction. But a slow burning fire starts slowly, burns steadily and completely, and although it may not be as dramatic as a raging blaze, the surface of a slow fire burns just as hot, and is just as consuming as a quick fire. It’s just that the slow fire catches you by surprise.
“Some Part of Me is You” is a novel about passion, drive and fire. It’s about moving past good to brilliant. It’s about more than just surviving in the moment. Ali can’t reconcile her passion for music with her passion for Kristen. And when she finally realizes that her heart and her soul need to intertwine for her to really have it all, she stops giving her passions less than her best effort, to giving her love and her music her all. I strongly recommend this novel.
There are two types of fires. A quick, relentless, all-consuming kind of fire devours everything in it’s path. It’s a force to be reckoned with, just because it can create so much destruction. But a slow burning fire starts slowly, burns steadily and completely, and although it may not be as dramatic as a raging blaze, the surface of a slow fire burns just as hot, and is just as consuming as a quick fire. It’s just that the slow fire catches you by surprise.
“Some Part of Me is You” is a novel about passion, drive and fire. It’s about moving past good to brilliant. It’s about more than just surviving in the moment. Ali can’t reconcile her passion for music with her passion for Kristen. And when she finally realizes that her heart and her soul need to intertwine for her to really have it all, she stops giving her passions less than her best effort, to giving her love and her music her all. I strongly recommend this novel.
July 8, 2019
This was a sweet and smart, slow-burning romance that had palpable tension, enough conflict, and a satisfying resolution. I enjoyed the insight given into the music industry from the perspective of a well-known star of many years contrasted with the perspective of an up-and-coming musician. The sentence structure was a bit tedious at times with interjected thoughts that slowed down the pace. There were many supporting characters and for some reason it took a while to figure out who was who among bands, etc. I also found myself confused at times as to who was speaking in the dialogues. None of that was enough to detract from my enjoyment. Overall, I loved the story and truly felt invested in our protagonists. Quite an gratifying read. 5 stars!
June 13, 2019
Very sweet, low key romance set against the backdrop of the music industry.
I liked how Ali is coming from it as a member of an underdog indie band while Kristen is more of a Taylor Swift mega star - going from country to an edgier sound. It was nice to see the contrast, pros/cons from each side.
Great friendships and supporting cast round out this story.
The very slow burn romance and music industry focus might turn off some readers but I found it refreshing that this had more character development vs sexy times.
I liked how Ali is coming from it as a member of an underdog indie band while Kristen is more of a Taylor Swift mega star - going from country to an edgier sound. It was nice to see the contrast, pros/cons from each side.
Great friendships and supporting cast round out this story.
The very slow burn romance and music industry focus might turn off some readers but I found it refreshing that this had more character development vs sexy times.
March 26, 2019
Awesome story
I absolutely loved this story! The characters are well developed and fun to read. I enjoyed watching Kristen and Ali dance around each other. There are some great line in the story that have highlights to them. If what I understood from the author notes in the back this is her debut full length novel then I’ll be definitely watching for more from her. If you didn’t gather it yet I would recommend this book to others!!!
I absolutely loved this story! The characters are well developed and fun to read. I enjoyed watching Kristen and Ali dance around each other. There are some great line in the story that have highlights to them. If what I understood from the author notes in the back this is her debut full length novel then I’ll be definitely watching for more from her. If you didn’t gather it yet I would recommend this book to others!!!
April 20, 2024
oh
i think i was in a different world for a second there, also i am extremely sad that this is over.
need me a day or two to process the beauty of this, agdhusjsjsisks
Edit: okay i am back, because i need to remind my future self how much i loved this book and why
the progression of the story is crazy beautiful, the characters are full fledged, the music is something you can feel through the pages, the romance is SO GOOD
Kristen and Alison, oh my lord. their story is so beautiful, they start from respecting each other as artists, to being attracted to each other, to becoming friends, to finally falling in love and it was all so seamless. the slowest of burns with an amazing chemistry and so much pining, it was perfect.
and for a book with no actual smut, it was so hot, i mean u could feel the tension!
so the band, ‘right turn’, first of all i wish it was real, but also everything about them and their dynamic and their issues were so heartfelt, i loved them.
every other character and their lives, and their issues were dealt with wonderfully, it’s like i was with them on tour for those few weeks and now its over and i miss it
i am so glad i read this.
also, one of my favorite quotes from the book “the second part of the truth is the one that’s really going to sting, so brace yourself. Even when you find the right person, it’s a lot of hard work to not fuck it up.” 🙏🏻
i think i was in a different world for a second there, also i am extremely sad that this is over.
need me a day or two to process the beauty of this, agdhusjsjsisks
Edit: okay i am back, because i need to remind my future self how much i loved this book and why
the progression of the story is crazy beautiful, the characters are full fledged, the music is something you can feel through the pages, the romance is SO GOOD
Kristen and Alison, oh my lord. their story is so beautiful, they start from respecting each other as artists, to being attracted to each other, to becoming friends, to finally falling in love and it was all so seamless. the slowest of burns with an amazing chemistry and so much pining, it was perfect.
and for a book with no actual smut, it was so hot, i mean u could feel the tension!
so the band, ‘right turn’, first of all i wish it was real, but also everything about them and their dynamic and their issues were so heartfelt, i loved them.
every other character and their lives, and their issues were dealt with wonderfully, it’s like i was with them on tour for those few weeks and now its over and i miss it
i am so glad i read this.
also, one of my favorite quotes from the book “the second part of the truth is the one that’s really going to sting, so brace yourself. Even when you find the right person, it’s a lot of hard work to not fuck it up.” 🙏🏻
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2021
Scoring Criteria - Chemistry (5) – Story (4) – Characters (4) – Entertainment (4) – Scene (4). Steaminess level 1. Overall rating 4.4*
This is a coming-out story set within the music industry. Alison is an incredibly talented guitarist in an indie band and Kristen is a youth pop idol trying to break free from her youth image and find her own voice in the music industry. Alison’s garage indie band consists of her brother and best friends, who get their big shot to open for Kirsten on her tour. Alison is very sceptical and critical about this pop idol and as a devoted indie-rock fan cannot see how their two music styles could ever make any sense together. After depleting all their funds and being awfully close to throwing in the towel Alison’s band goes all-in on this venture as a last resort to see if they can make it in the big leagues. When meeting Kirsten, Alison is soon to be dumbfounded in Kristen’s ability to write songs. Having a crush on a straight friend/colleague is never easy, and for Alison, it gets tricky as being openly gay only complicates things. Will this be the end of the beginning for Alison’s band and Kirsten metamorphosis?
Overall, the characters are witty, hilarious, and teasingly good. The chemistry build up is intense, with unexpected twists and turns. The steaminess of this book leaves you wanting at least it to be at level 2 – wishing for more - it was that good. It is just another life story where we get in our own way - when it comes to finding love and happiness. An entertaining book about music that you really wish existed. I would so download these songs. Deep and very real. Going on my read-it-again pile, maybe even going in my top 10 favourites.
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This is a coming-out story set within the music industry. Alison is an incredibly talented guitarist in an indie band and Kristen is a youth pop idol trying to break free from her youth image and find her own voice in the music industry. Alison’s garage indie band consists of her brother and best friends, who get their big shot to open for Kirsten on her tour. Alison is very sceptical and critical about this pop idol and as a devoted indie-rock fan cannot see how their two music styles could ever make any sense together. After depleting all their funds and being awfully close to throwing in the towel Alison’s band goes all-in on this venture as a last resort to see if they can make it in the big leagues. When meeting Kirsten, Alison is soon to be dumbfounded in Kristen’s ability to write songs. Having a crush on a straight friend/colleague is never easy, and for Alison, it gets tricky as being openly gay only complicates things. Will this be the end of the beginning for Alison’s band and Kirsten metamorphosis?
Overall, the characters are witty, hilarious, and teasingly good. The chemistry build up is intense, with unexpected twists and turns. The steaminess of this book leaves you wanting at least it to be at level 2 – wishing for more - it was that good. It is just another life story where we get in our own way - when it comes to finding love and happiness. An entertaining book about music that you really wish existed. I would so download these songs. Deep and very real. Going on my read-it-again pile, maybe even going in my top 10 favourites.
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October 13, 2019
4.25 stars
Ali is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life—get a "real" job to please her parents, or go all in on her brother's band, RightTurn, that she joined as a teenager. Then the band gets a huge opportunity: pop sensation Kristen Nichols wants RightTurn to open for her on her next tour. Ali finds Kristen to be nothing like she expected. She's down-to-earth, genuine, and kind. And also straight...isn't she? Soon, Ali finds that deciding on her future career path is the least of her worries.
This is a really great story. I'm a sucker for celebrity romances, and this one hit all the right spots. I loved both the main characters, even though Ali can be impulsive and hot-headed at times. There was an amazing slow burn at first when Ali was trying to figure out whether Kris was interested. There's also some drama and angst, so be prepared for that.
The only downside for me was minor typos, but the story itself was so good. Would definitely recommend!
Ali is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life—get a "real" job to please her parents, or go all in on her brother's band, RightTurn, that she joined as a teenager. Then the band gets a huge opportunity: pop sensation Kristen Nichols wants RightTurn to open for her on her next tour. Ali finds Kristen to be nothing like she expected. She's down-to-earth, genuine, and kind. And also straight...isn't she? Soon, Ali finds that deciding on her future career path is the least of her worries.
This is a really great story. I'm a sucker for celebrity romances, and this one hit all the right spots. I loved both the main characters, even though Ali can be impulsive and hot-headed at times. There was an amazing slow burn at first when Ali was trying to figure out whether Kris was interested. There's also some drama and angst, so be prepared for that.
The only downside for me was minor typos, but the story itself was so good. Would definitely recommend!
November 26, 2019
Wow, I felt like I learned a lot about music and the music biz. Kristen, a pop princess who is trying to reinvent herself and Ali, an incredible guitar player and songwriter for her brother's Indie band "Right Turn," developed a wonderful friendship based on real respect for one another's talents as the two bands toured together. Their talents complemented each other perfectly. One wrote the music while the other wrote the lyrics. As their friendship deepens, the emotions kick in for the characters and the reader. Lots of tension, great secondary characters and a very detailed knowledge of music. Ms. Marsh has written a beautiful book sure to be enjoyed by many!
September 7, 2022
Sweet and compelling story with great character development. Plus, I learned a lot about the music business as a bonus. Highly recommended.
Alison is a struggling indie musician and Kristen (think Taylor Swift) is a mega-star trying to reinvent her country/pop image. Their musical interests and styles are a perfect complement, with Alison writing music and Kristen writing lyrics. Their friendship deepens and a mutual attraction builds during a multi-city concert tour. But they have trouble seeing how their lives could fit together, given their vastly different life circumstances and geographic locales. Can romantic passion compete with an all-consuming passion for music?
I found this debut novel to be deeper, more nuanced and multi-dimensional, and more realistic than is par for the Sapphic romance genre. Even the supporting cast was great. I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Marsh's second novel; I hope this one hasn't set my expectations too high.
Footnote: I almost knocked it down by a star due to the poor technical quality of the writing and the sheer magnitude of writing errors. It was almost hilarious: Misplaced modifiers had elbows talking and doors walking; the fans in Brazil are now speaking Spanish rather than Portuguese. But the story was compelling enough that I forgave all of this, and hopefully you will, too. (Oh, and in case you're still hesitating, they're practically giving it away for free right now on Amazon.)
Alison is a struggling indie musician and Kristen (think Taylor Swift) is a mega-star trying to reinvent her country/pop image. Their musical interests and styles are a perfect complement, with Alison writing music and Kristen writing lyrics. Their friendship deepens and a mutual attraction builds during a multi-city concert tour. But they have trouble seeing how their lives could fit together, given their vastly different life circumstances and geographic locales. Can romantic passion compete with an all-consuming passion for music?
I found this debut novel to be deeper, more nuanced and multi-dimensional, and more realistic than is par for the Sapphic romance genre. Even the supporting cast was great. I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Marsh's second novel; I hope this one hasn't set my expectations too high.
Footnote: I almost knocked it down by a star due to the poor technical quality of the writing and the sheer magnitude of writing errors. It was almost hilarious: Misplaced modifiers had elbows talking and doors walking; the fans in Brazil are now speaking Spanish rather than Portuguese. But the story was compelling enough that I forgave all of this, and hopefully you will, too. (Oh, and in case you're still hesitating, they're practically giving it away for free right now on Amazon.)
December 17, 2023
4/5
Gonna be honest, took me a while to finish this book.
I started it around January, then enter college and had to pause it until now, December (I'm ashamed).
I can't write a good review as I don't remember much of it but I'll try.
I'll start by mentioning it's third pov which add several points to it.
It's easy to read except when they rant about music because I have absolutely no idea what they talking about.
The main characters are really likeable and nice and I liked their dynamic.
(Spoiler)
When I resumed my reading I went back to reviews and someone said they didn't have a completely "happy ending" and it got me really worried but for me it was a happy ending. they got both together and made it work.
Just because they will have it a little rough doesn't mean it won't be worth it
I just wished they would show us a bit more of their relationship as established girlfriends.
All in all, it was a really enjoyable read and I would 100% recommend it
(Just one part I didn't understand it's in a interview the dialogue was on first pov, it throw me off, idk it was on purpose or a mistake)
Gonna be honest, took me a while to finish this book.
I started it around January, then enter college and had to pause it until now, December (I'm ashamed).
I can't write a good review as I don't remember much of it but I'll try.
I'll start by mentioning it's third pov which add several points to it.
It's easy to read except when they rant about music because I have absolutely no idea what they talking about.
The main characters are really likeable and nice and I liked their dynamic.
(Spoiler)
When I resumed my reading I went back to reviews and someone said they didn't have a completely "happy ending" and it got me really worried but for me it was a happy ending. they got both together and made it work.
Just because they will have it a little rough doesn't mean it won't be worth it
I just wished they would show us a bit more of their relationship as established girlfriends.
All in all, it was a really enjoyable read and I would 100% recommend it
(Just one part I didn't understand it's in a interview the dialogue was on first pov, it throw me off, idk it was on purpose or a mistake)
August 31, 2019
Why the title?
I loved this book. It really captured the whole Taylor swift gay rumors and turned it into a book with this pop star who also had 'swifties'. You really get a feel for the person standing in their own way because they believe things people are thinking that aren't true. The only thing I'm wondering is why the title is some part of me is you when there was a perfect inside joke with 'crooked stars' I remember crooked stars all the time but have to keep looking up this title.
I loved this book. It really captured the whole Taylor swift gay rumors and turned it into a book with this pop star who also had 'swifties'. You really get a feel for the person standing in their own way because they believe things people are thinking that aren't true. The only thing I'm wondering is why the title is some part of me is you when there was a perfect inside joke with 'crooked stars' I remember crooked stars all the time but have to keep looking up this title.
August 25, 2020
This is like - Wow!
Awesome story. I don't know much about the music industry, but you really don't need to for this story to carry so much feelings.
The whole part about doing what you love and not settling for what everyone else tells you you should do. But to go out on your own without support. Whew.
So glad I took a chance on this author. Was a new name for me. And I'm glad she had people who support what she wants to do.
The storyline is awesome. The characters are real, and the feels are genuine.
Best book I've bought in a long time.
Awesome story. I don't know much about the music industry, but you really don't need to for this story to carry so much feelings.
The whole part about doing what you love and not settling for what everyone else tells you you should do. But to go out on your own without support. Whew.
So glad I took a chance on this author. Was a new name for me. And I'm glad she had people who support what she wants to do.
The storyline is awesome. The characters are real, and the feels are genuine.
Best book I've bought in a long time.
April 10, 2019
Very Enjoyable.
I really enjoyed Some part of me is you. I really liked the main characters. The ups and downs and the questions of a possible relationship were well written. Is there going to be a sequel? Without giving anything away, I’m not really sure who got the happy ending. Yes, Kristen and Ali. But what about the boys in the Right Turn band? Are they just shunted to the side? Did I miss something?
I really enjoyed Some part of me is you. I really liked the main characters. The ups and downs and the questions of a possible relationship were well written. Is there going to be a sequel? Without giving anything away, I’m not really sure who got the happy ending. Yes, Kristen and Ali. But what about the boys in the Right Turn band? Are they just shunted to the side? Did I miss something?
October 26, 2021
Wow
What an amazing read! I can't tell you enough how much I loved the twelve-stop music tour as the setting for a story like this. The characters in the story really jumped off the page and felt like they belonged there, occupying this world together. And that's all before you get to the actual love interests and their very real issues, misunderstandings, attraction, and just life and life choices. Great read!
What an amazing read! I can't tell you enough how much I loved the twelve-stop music tour as the setting for a story like this. The characters in the story really jumped off the page and felt like they belonged there, occupying this world together. And that's all before you get to the actual love interests and their very real issues, misunderstandings, attraction, and just life and life choices. Great read!
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