How do I describe a love story that makes you all mushy inside? More than Maybe- the air of potential in the title is everything, expectation, and wanting. I am going to preface; like Luke Greenly, I have a thing for Gingers. I do not dye my hair with fidelity to mask the fact that my red locks do not grow naturally. *sarcasm* I loved everything about this book- the music, the British accents, nerdy awkwardness between the two main characters. It is like an amplified version of who I wish I could be cool enough to be, Vada. This is a sickly cute story that deals with self-confidence, defying expectations, music (did I mention that already?), family issues and expectations. This dual perspective narrative is everything, because I love being able to know what is going on in each of their minds. There have been quite a few dual perspective narratives that I have read recently, and I think this is one of the better written ones. Vada has always had a plan for her music career: Taking over the music review blog, working for Phil (the owner of the best dive bar Loud Lizard), study under Phil to absorb his amazing taste in music, and lastly, run Liberty Live the big summer live concert event before she goes off to California for college. Luke has always wanted to stay in the background: he has a podcast with his effervescent Twin brother Cullen, he composes music (but hates performing), has a dad who was a famous British Punk rocker in the 90s. Luke is always the first one to read Vada's reviews as soon as they are posted, and Vada (would never admit it to them) listens to Luke and Cullen's podcast every night before bed. Both are super awkward and have a hard time reading and giving signals. Slowly they become closer friends through a top secret school project. Luke starts working on Loud Lizard to continue getting close to her. This adorable love story is amazing. With some issues that both main characters face there is enough conflict while also showing how love can overcome all of the problems. Erin Hahn's new novel will be coming out in late July 2020. It will be a fun read for all who are interested.
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