It’s no surprise that I jumped at the chance to read this book. A coming-of-age story featuring a bisexual piano player? Sign me up!

Chasing Harmony proceeded to surprise me in many ways. The writing is very lyrical, making it so relaxing to read and just sink into. It’s weirder than I expected – mostly in a good way, I think – and wasn’t afraid to embrace the emotional, physical, and spiritual turbulence of teenage-hood.

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The story is told in multiple timelines, spanning about eleven years. I thought this was done really effectively, using both timelines to raise questions and add suspense. With a book as character-driven as this one, it was really good to know the start and the end before having the journey revealed to us over the course of the novel.

I really liked the main character Anna, and while some of the other characters weren’t explored as much as I’d have liked, we got to see them through Anna’s eyes which, inevitably, had some bias. I would have liked to explore the relationship between Anna and her mother a bit more, but I found the relationship between Anna and Liss very moving and true to life.

The whole story was grounded in the story of Anna’s journey as a performer, and it was really nice to see the parallels of her musical journey alongside her personal life. It added a nice depth to the story and made for a moving conclusion.

I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.