Usually a good musical troupe works for me. This was ok, but I don't know that I would say it's a must run out and read. But grab it and toss it in your beach bag for a good chill vibe read!

2.5⭐️

Las historias de Skye y Dante me gustaron, por separado. Ella vive con la idea de ser lo que su padre adoptivo quería, se desvive por lograr la aceptación porque no quiere volver a sentirse rechazada por la gente. Él, por otro lado, tiene un objetivo: convertirse en abogado, acercarse a personas importantes y vengarse de la persona que causó la muerte de su madre y hermana.

Me gustó ver cómo ambos cargaban con muchas responsabilidades, pero seguían adelante sin dejarse vencer. Sin embargo, el romance arruinó todo.

Algo que tampoco me gustó y me incomodó mucho fue que había muchas escenas sexuales, incluso en momentos en los que no venían al caso. Por ejemplo, cuando estaban hablando del caso que Skye estaba investigando sobre la violación de alguien cercano a ella, y al poner en pausa el tema porque estaban esperando a la chica para hablar, de repente empiezan a tener relaciones, ¿cómo vas a tener cabeza para eso después de averiguar quién violó a tu mejor amiga???



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a lovely book and I wish I read more from the author and which I plan on doing just off this book alone.

This book was so beautifully written and it show the ups and downs that the main characters had during whole book. Like her coming back to school after everything that she went through and he is just trying to become a lawyer and not go into the family business. Like then meeting each other at the one moment change everything for them and fallen in love with each other and then stuff happen and there were the letter at the end of the book.

As a fan of Sara Desai's works, I was super excited to read The Sound of Us, written under her other penname Sarah Castille! The Sound of Us is a New Adult college romance between a basketball player and a DJ. This book really celebrates music and radio, and the connections we form with people over our love of music. I really enjoyed seeing Skye and Dante bond over their favorite songs and artists. The way they express their emotions using music was very cool to see. Their romance was tender, steamy, and emotional. I was very pleasantly surprised to read a more serious romance from Sarah Castille. Under her rom-com penname, I usually find myself laughing out loud at how ridiculous her books can get. However, with The Sound of Us, the romance and drama is very grounded and consuming.

The characters in this book really stood out to me. Of course, Dante and Skye are the stars of the show, but I really loved the ensemble of characters surrounding them. Dante and Skye's classmates, friends, and mentors all help form a very well-rounded story. I can't wait to read the next standalone romance in this series next!

If you love an angsty romance this is definitely your next read. The characters have both gone through loss, but music makes them cope.

(3.5 Stars)
Skye Jordan had her life planned out until one tragedy changed everything. Now back a college and needing money she accidentally bumps into a gorgeous stranger leaving a bar. She doesn’t have time for anything but staying focused but DJ Dante Romano and her have a connection and not just around music. When his campus radio station needs an intern maybe not only can he help her with her career path but to heal as well. This is a college aged emotional journey bathed in a musical background. I did find it slow to begin but still a touching story about finding yourself. Told in first person and dual POV.

This book struck a deep chord with me. The chemistry between Skye and Dante is electric, and their journey from fiery attraction to something deeper is both intense and heart-wrenching. Skye’s struggle to rebuild her life and Dante’s battle with guilt create a powerful backdrop for their romance. Their connection, driven by shared pain and passion, is beautifully portrayed, making their story both moving and memorable. It’s a raw, emotional ride that captures the complexity of love and healing. And, I highly enjoyed reading it.