I am not sure what I expected going into this book, but I am sure that I wouldn't have guessed what I got. The timeline in this book required me to really pay more attention than I usually do for a book of this genre. This was really a slow building romance with a worthwhile climax. 

Since the book was so slow, that is the reason for my lowered star rating. The book will dragged on as a result. I cannot say anything bad about the book, but I also do not have much praise either.

4.5 stars.   
First of all this story felt so real, nostalgic, and personal to me, as a violist and a person who had an epic high school love. Also, the star -crossed lover is a favorite trope of mine. I was set up to love this book and it was artfully, delicately and precisely executed. There were moments and sentences that were so poignant, so beautifully real, it felt emotional for me. 

 It took me about 10 chapters to really find my groove and that is the only reason I am not giving it 5 stars. Also I wish I would have connected with the characters as much as I did the story. Though I liked them and understood them.

A good read if i say so myself. The Blooming love between Ted and Olive will give you insight to the tender relationship and enjoy the spurt of emotions. It was worth a read

This book felt like a privileged, nostalgic "missed connections" advert. It's the story of Ted and Olivia who discover their connection in a private California high school in the , and then continue to come together and apart over the years. Told from Ted's perspective as he becomes a master violinist, he watches Olivia rise to fame in Hollywood from afar and never ceases his pining for her. The description made the book seem like the famous violin would play a much bigger role, but in fact the music throughout the book is entirely backdrop for the struggle of the romantic connection. 
I recommend "Strings" for readers who enjoy "reconnected" romance, missed connections, and stories of love later in life.

I really enjoyed this. It ties together two types of book that I generally enjoy. I found it a little difficult to get into but it was worth the effort.

I really enjoyed this book about a wonderful violin player who falls in love with his “soulmate” while still in high school and the obstacles they face along the way. I thought it was well written and portrayed teenage angst very well. Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read and review it.

_The arc of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review._

I didn't really like the book. Ted came across as a needy character. The book is essentially him narrating his life story. I also disliked his relationship with Olivia. I had to force myself to continue with the book. I was bored most of the time as I wasn't really invested in the story.

2.5.stars.
I really had big hopes when i read the blurb, but when i started it i could'nt like/connect any of the characters. I found Ted needy and hopelessly romantic and not in a good way and Olivia was sort of odd? she came and went like a jojo. That is over the whole book they come and go, get together, then don't, marrries others, get together with others...and dont.. and i never saw much character devolopment in any of them. I liked the part about the violin and some of the start, around 20% or so but it went sort of downhill from there.

While this is considered a love story, there is much more to the book.  The budding relationship between Ted and Olivia was touching.  You find yourself cheering them on.  And when things don't go as expected, your heart breaks.  The way parents interfere in their lives makes the reader sit back and reflect on how he or she may have affected their own child's life.

Life happens and while the majority of the book focuses on Ted's life (which makes sense since he is the narrator of the book), you get glimpses into Olivia's life.  You finally discover a mystery in part of the story.  And what a great twist this brings to Ted's life.

So where does the title, Strings, come from?  To me, there were three themes that fit with the title.  For one, the strings on the violin plays a primary role in Ted's life.  Then you see the strings of family ties that control Ted's and Olivia's future.  And, finally, you can imagine the strings that continue pulling Ted and Olivia together and apart.

This was a lovely tale that will have you stopping to listen to the pieces of music featured.  That just added a depth of emotion for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Imbrifex Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This love story mirrors many other love stories I know in real life, which makes it a wonderously  lovely and thought provoking read. I love the way life weaves the couple in and out of each others lives. How outside forces keep them apart, yet bring them together at points.  So like real life. Music, art, any career that takes ones time and attention, and passion, is going to take a toll on ones personal life and loved ones.  Ms. Edwards has captured a life in a book! I enjoyed this one and will be adding it to my own personal library to enjoy again and again.

3,5 Stars

The second best thing to a book about books is a book about music. 
The Merino Rose, an almost mythic violin thought to be long destroyed, found its way to Ted Spencer, a celebrated Violinist. The violin, and the way it found its way to Ted, brings back the memories and the long story of Ted and Olivia, the soul mate he found in high school and lost countless times, a story spanning through three decades of love, ambitions, lost opportunities and second chances.
The story was told from the point of view of Ted, I didn't always like him or his choices, but that kind of made the story more touching and somehow more convincing. The mistakes, the losses and the persistance to go on with their own lives and dreams made them endearing to me. The music inserted in the story made it even closer to my heart.

I found myself struggling a little bit reading this book. I did like the idea of the story but I found that I didn't really connect properly with the characters. I am a very big character person and it was the thing I found I struggled with. 

Overall I did enjoy the concept of the story. 

I may come back to this book at some point in the future for a reread to see if I enjoy it better then! 
If you do like romantic fiction books though, this will probably be up your street.

Strings by Megan Edwards is a star-crossed love story spanning decades and involving Ted and Olivia. 
It is written in first person as Ted. It is a love story/romance, but at the same time an imperfect novel with an imperfect ending. 

The novel itself was written well and was a fast- paced read, however was kind of sad for my specific taste. 
Overall, still a great read.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this boom in return for an honest review.

I love stories about interesting histories of musical instruments and art. This was a good read. At times, it felt slow but still kept my interest. I wish it had been a bit happier. Overall, a good read.

This was a bit too slow a story for me and a bit too confusing. I had trouble following Ted's POV  and the way he narrated the story.

Framed by the mystery of how a long lost violin came into the hands of the main character Ted, this love story spans over more than three decades. We go back to when Ted and Olivia first meet and follow the story, in flashbacks, from there. 
Wonderfully written, I couldn't put it down.

Strings by Megan Edwards
3 stars
This book was just an okay read for me; the writing wasn’t bad or anything of that nature although there could have been some more character building. I am personally just not a fan of books that are slow paced and span decades and are mostly just flash backs. The angst I crave was there but I mostly just felt sad throughout the book which isn’t the feeling I’m looking for while I’m reading. I did love that the point of view was from the male perspective that was a nice change in a romance novel. It was a good book, just wasn’t necessarily my favorite “type” of romance.

Loving the violin and liking romance just as much, I chose this book.  Ted when Olivia had a rich life with most if it apart when this book isn’t written.  

Having such strength, discipline, and heart to go on despite knowing they were more than just school mates and growing friends, they overcome obstacles for 19 years and came together again.  

Now there is another Teddie in the picture but she is someone Ted would leave everything to! This is a great book showing how hard it was to make it without each other when 
missing that one true love, yet how to channel that focus into something productive, sweet, and real that the world can hear is a message this book showed! 5 stars and more!

The story follows the lives of Ted and Olivia over the time. The story is narrated by Ted, which I found great because most of the books I read are from a woman perpective.
They met in Ted's senior year in the 1960's. Their lives are completely different from each other: Ted comes from money and Olivia is the cleaning lady's daughter. They waanted to spend their lives together but their plans changed due to issues with family and with Ted's music.

They meet again in New York City. Ted and Olivia realize that they never fell out of love. Once again their love must fall again.

This book is a very quick read but I found it a little bit boring sometimes. Not much was happening for the most part but it was a cute romance overall.

This story was told by Ted. He tells it to us through his memories as he thinks back about THE girl he met in high school, Olivia and all that happened with her and without her since.

This story was enjoyable. The characters were ok though I didn’t truly connect with them. I enjoyed how the story was told but I found it incredibly sad. I usually read romance like science fiction to fill my romantic side without ever believing it can happen. This did not feel my romantic side, it just made me sad.
Still, an interesting, fast paced story I enjoyed reading.