I appreciate the publisher allowing me to read this book. I found this interesting until the end I highly recommend.

This was a really interesting concept for a short story collection. I enjoyed the stories would probably read this again or revisit a few of the stories.

I received a copy of the book from Netgalley to review. Thank you for the opportunity.
An interesting collection of stories with some good writing.
An OK read.

Once again the scenery is marvelous, but other than that the book left me cold. No matter how hard I tried I could not engage.

The author's concept of interconnecting various objects and pieces of the story held my interest. Not only were things connected to each other, but they also somehow were independently part of a story. I am going to look for more by this author, as I truly enjoyed this book.

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Published on 13 Oct 2020...5 Solid stars
Thanks NetGalley, She Writes Press and Dainne Ebertt Beeaff for a copy to review.
I have never read a book like this before. Its structure is unique and interesting. The first book's idea is so intriguing, I loved how every little item portrayed a life story of its own varying from just a single shot like Melody Rose and the empty ketchup holder to emotionally intense The handle of a child's bucket passing by shocking like The packet of Arthritis pills and The disposable syringe. So creative and original.
Then comes the fan girls novella, starting with Plato's words " Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything".
Annie, Emily, Dana, Chelsea and our narrator are a group of hardcore devoted fans of Datha band, the novella follows how the band with its music, lyrics and band lead singer affected their lives. Since we first witness them in April's concert till they gather again in September's concert. We monitor the changes through their own account of their life related to favorite lines from the music they are passionate about.
I loved this book and will definetly seek more of Dianne's books.