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dlrosebyh 's review for:
You, Me, and Our Heartstrings
by Melissa See
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Daisy and Noah both have the same plan: they'll utilize the holiday concert to get a Julliard audition. However, when they are picked to perform a duet for the event, they are concerned that their differences would derail their hopes.
Noah, a cello prodigy from a musical family, wishes to follow in his father's footsteps. Daisy, a fiercely independent disabled violinist, is used to battling for what she wants and enjoys taking chances. When they play, though, the two surprise one other. They are in perfect harmony.
After their performance goes viral, the rest of the country falls in love with them just as much as they do. However, viral stardom isn't everything it's made up to be. Nobody seemed to be interested in their talent or songs. People have reworked Daisy and Noah's love story to make Daisy an inspiration for overcoming her cerebral palsy and Noah a saint for looking past it.
Daisy gets weary of her impairment being the only thing others notice about her, and all the attention exacerbates Noah's anxiety issue. They can see their dream getting closer than it has ever been.
The plot and portrayal of this novel are its strongest points. Don't get me wrong, I adore Daisy and Noah, but there wasn't much chemistry between them. Personally, I believed there was little build-up in their relationship and that it was executed too quickly. I can imagine them together in the future because their characteristics complement one other, but given this is a romance novel, I wish there was a genuine build-up in their relationship.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Mental illness
Moderate: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment