Sing Like No One's Listening

by Vanessa Jones

Nettie Delany has just been accepted into a cutthroat performing arts school, but she hasn't been able to sing a single note since her mother died.

Duke's Academy of Performing Arts isn't for the weak-willed or easily intimidated; the school has mentored plenty of big names, including Nettie's own mother—a ballerina superstar. With the shadow of grief haunting her every step, Nettie has her work cut out for her if she plans to stay enrolled in a highly coveted program.

No room for error. Nettie must work through the pain of the past, horrible classmates, and vicious teachers to find her voice again and deliver a showstopper. If not, she faces expulsion. With the help of her friends and a new romance, can Nettie get it together in time? Everyone is watching.

Former West End performer and author Vanessa Jones delivers a well-crafted journey of grief and healing in this contemporary young adult novel. An ideal read for fans of theater and Broadway musicals.

304 pages, Paperback

Published October 5, 2021

Reviews

[Goldie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall I thought that this book was pretty good. I like how as a reader, I got to see Nettie develope as a character and gain her voice back. This was an intresting and long process, but I like to read about her first year at her preforming arts acadmy. I did not like how she was treated by her ballet teacher, she litery buried Nettie. I could not put this book down! It was an enjoyable read and I would highly recommend it to read.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this was an adorable romance story that made my musical theater heart happy. It did a great job getting serious and pointing out some of the terrible things that are part of show business and need to change. But really, reading this you fell in love with Nettie and all that she stands for.

[Gracie:) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really, really wanted to like this book as someone enthusiastic about creativity and the arts. However, the constant sexual themes and references left me rather put out, and definitely was not what I was expecting from the blurb.

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jeez these characters need to learn to communicate

[Brigid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book. Quite predictable but cute and easy to read!