Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. I love it because it is basically a squee-fest where book lovers can choose one book that they are DYING to get their hands on. Check it out!
All Our Pretty Songs
by Sarah McCarry
The first book in an exciting YA trilogy, this is the story of two best friends on the verge of a terrifying divide when they begin to encounter a cast of strange and mythical characters.
Set against the lush, magical backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, two inseparable best friends who have grown up like sisters—the charismatic, mercurial, and beautiful Aurora and the devoted, soulful, watchful narrator—find their bond challenged for the first time ever when a mysterious and gifted musician named Jack comes between them. Suddenly, each girl must decide what matters most: friendship, or love. What both girls don’t know is that the stakes are even higher than either of them could have imagined. They’re not the only ones who have noticed Jack’s gift; his music has awakened an ancient evil—and a world both above and below which may not be mythical at all. The real and the mystical; the romantic and the heartbreaking all begin to swirl together, carrying the two on journey that is both enthralling and terrifying.
And it’s up to the narrator to protect the people she loves—if she can.
GUYS. THIS BOOK sounds so freaking intriguing and wonderful, right? I’m completely taken with this talk of mystical goings on, mythical creatures, a talented musician, ancient evils, romance, heartbreak, AND MORE. Also, it’s a debut. AND AND! What is the deal with the narrator being nameless in this summary? Methinks this is a THING, no? One more little thing that endears this book to me: ALL OUR PRETTY SONGS takes place in the Pacific Northwest, home to bands like Nirvana. The title of this book is a lyric from my favorite Nirvana song, In Bloom. Quite frankly, it’s the only Nirvana song I like (always had a softer spot for Pearl Jam), but the title reminds me of when I was a youngster and Nirvana was new and cool, not classic rock like it is now. It makes Sarah McCarry‘s book strike another chord with me.
ALL OUR PRETTY SONGS by Sarah McCarry comes out on July 30, 2013 from St. Martin’s Griffin
I love the sound of two best friends but am not thrilled about the love triangle teased-hoping early reviews can help reassure me.
I love that we both picked up on the same things about this book.. the fact that it’s set in the Pacific Northwest (hello 90s alternative! my favorite music!) and also that it’s a Nirvana lyric. I, too, was more partial to Pearl Jam. Foo Fighters are close to my heart, too.. but there’d be no Foo without Nirvana, right? Oh.. and yes I am intrigued about the book, too – haha!
Holy cats, this sounds really, REALLY good!!!! Great choice and I love the cover!
I just got an email about this book and your summary sounds way better than the official one, or at least the reasons why you want to read it.
ALSO, lol but for me it’s always Nirvana > Pearl Jam.
I just finished the book a day ago and it was AMAZING! New follower, check out my review of the book at http://myviewpointonbooks.blogspot.com/2013/04/all-our-pretty-songs-book-review.html