When I went into this book I knew I was in for an emotional ride. I had some idea what the book was about and knew to expect an abusive relationship. The trickiest part of reading this book is how emotionally abusive the relationship is as well as physically. I adored Beck and there were definitely parts of this book where I just wanted to wrap him up in cotton wool and look after him. The Maestro is an incredibly cold and cruel character but I was also pleased to see a story where the mother is abusive as this is so often overlooked. August is an absolute breathe of fresh air and I adored her presence in this book. Her friendship with Beck feels so incredibly real and I also adored her slightly whacky family. I am also a sucker for a slow burn romance and this book definitely provides the goods on that front! I also have to give a big shout out to little Joey, Beck’s sister, who is an adorable little being. I loved how fiercely protective Beck is of Joey because those sibling feelings are oh so real. A Thousand Perfect Notes is definitely an emotional read but with plenty to keep you clinging on to hope too.