What would you give up to be with your idol? Your reputation? Your best friend? Your sanity?Addie is a small-town high school senior with a best friend to take care of and college plans to figure out. Jude is a drop-dead-gorgeous British rock star turned actor and one-half of Hollywood’s favorite “it” couple alongside his co-star, Lana Thatcher. When the two cross paths at a music festival in … at a music festival in Addie’s hometown and begin an undercover whirlwind romance, the press becomes vicious, his faux fiancé flames rumors, and Addie must decide if her “dream come true” is worth the nightmare it’s becoming.
Fans of GEEKERELLA and IDOL will love this Young Adult Rockstar Romance.
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This was an awesome book that I really enjoyed. The story and characters grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn’t stop reading. I loved the characters and watching them grow together, they were well written and went well together. I found this book amazing with great word building making me feel apart of the story and watching it unfold in front of me. A definite must read for any fan and I can’t wait to read more from this author!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book is a good teen and young adult romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
OMG, I don’t know where to start….First I have to say I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Right, now that I have made myself clear I will tell you why I love this book! I am sure that everyone has had a mega crush on a famous rock star, actor, model at some point in their lives and had daydreams about meeting the object of their crush. Then you will have had a plan as to what you would like to do with them? Adeline Evans had a huge crush on British Rock Star Jude Blair who is also an actor and while attending a concert with her best friend Tabby, she saw him on the stage. The band playing at the concert were Tabby’s favourite “Tigersblood” and she had a huge crush on the lead singer Cameron. Long story short and without leaving any spoilers, both girls meet the men of their dreams. There are complications because of Jude’s acting career that cause some major feels with some angst thrown in for good measure but author Laynie Bynum handles it so well letting the characters grow and change without rushing it, and that last line? Be still my heart! I just hope that there is another book coming that goes further into Tabby and Cameron’s relationship. Laynie Bynum thank you for writing this book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Adeline’s Aria by Laynie Bynum
After seeing the cover and reading the the blurb I requested a copy of this book for review.
I have a huge soft spot for YA romance and this book ticked all the boxes and then some. I loved so much about Jude and Adeline story. The insta-love, tbe angst- OMGG THE ANGST had me putting bandaids around my heart. I loved the friendship Adeline and Tabby shared so much. Every girl deserves a ride of die like that. Mental health issues raised were so relatable and my heart wept, broke and cheered when there was a measure of resolve.
I loved the strength that Addie showed, her character development was admirable.
Great story telling. I enjoyed the switch from being in Alabama to being in England, the author captured both sides of the world well.
5 STARS.
The story was very well written with great characters.
It drew me in and I had it finished in one sitting.
This was a hot and steamy romance story perfect for a quick afternoon read.
I would highly recommend this read.
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Addie’s always admired Jude from afar. Now he’s right in front of her.
I found the premise of Adeline’s Aria extremely intriguing. Meeting a celebrity crush is something many people dream about, and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened when Addie not only met Jude but also began a secret relationship with him!
Addie is a very likable character. As a young woman on the cusp of graduating from high school, she’s still trying to work out what her next step will be. Does she go to college? Pursue her love of photography? Both? Addie is smart, talented, and completely devoted to her family and friends, but what I like most about her, is how real she is. Sometimes she’s totally confident and has it all together. At other times, she’s a mess who needs the comfort of her mom and her best friend. She’s doesn’t have it all figured out, and that’s okay. When Jude comes crashing into her life, Addie is understandably swept off her feet, but through it all, she stays true to herself. I admire her quite a bit.
Jude is definitely a rock star. He’s talented, attractive, and I love the description of his tattoos. I also love the fact that (Un)Lost by The Maine is on his playlist! However, there is more to Jude than his on-stage persona. He’s a regular guy who is sweet and kind but also has faults and family drama. I will say that his occupation does seem to amplify some of his problems quite a bit. While Jude loves his work, he’s also trapped by it to a certain extent. Everything he does is scrutinized by the public. I admire his resilience in being able to live in the spotlight and not completely lose himself.
I love how Addie and Jude meet! I can’t say much without spoiling the story, but I will say this. It could have gone horribly wrong, but Addie handled herself extremely well. I can only hope if I find myself in a similar situation, I’m as cool under pressure as Addie was. From the moment they meet, they certainly have chemistry, but I do think their relationship moves a bit too fast. After spending a few hours together, things start to get pretty serious. Jude is very open with Addie from the start, which I like, but his life moves at a different pace, and Addie soon finds herself out of her depth. Consequently, Addie and Jude often find themselves at odds as they try to figure out how to have a serious adult relationship. I found myself wishing they would just slow down and have an honest conversation. Despite this issue, I have a lot of hope for Addie and Jude’s future.
I enjoyed reading Adeline’s Aria. The relationship drama was intense at times, but the ending made it all worthwhile. I look forward to finding out what comes next in this series!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
This is a fantastic, well written, book!! It deals with realistic mental health issues (Anxiety, OCD, Suicidal Thoughts and Panic Attacks) that the author handles with care. The story really stuck with me even after I was done reading it. It’s about the beautiful, and sometimes difficult, romance between Addie, a small town country girl and Jude, a British rockstar. They have great chemistry!! I highly recommend this book!!
Addie’s best friend, Tabby, drags her to a music festival in their hometown. Tabby wants to see her rockstar crush, Cam. During the concert, Addie notices her British rockstar crush, Jude, on the sidelines. There seems to be an attraction between Tabby and Cam, and Addie and Jude. After the concert, while Cam and Jude are sitting onstage (and Addie embarrasses herself with an almost fall!!), the rockstars call the girls over to hangout. They all hit it off pretty well!! Unfortunately, Jude is engaged to actress, Lana Thatcher, but also sees a kindred spirit in Addie. Will Jude and Addie get to explore more with their relationship?? Or will Addie end up with a broken heart??
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing. Adenine and Judes story was intriguing, romantic and adventurous to say the least. I was drawn into the relationship. I cried when they cried, laughed when they laughed and just had an amazing ride reading this book. I look forward to reading more books from Laynie Bynum. I really enjoyed it.
Having received a complementary copy of “Adeline’s Aria” by Laynie Bynum in exchange for an honest review, I’m happy to say I really enjoyed the book.
This is a sweet romance written for the YA genre. The story is every teenage girls fantasy of meeting your celebrity crush and what could happen if falling in love was a possibility. It wasn’t just your run of the mill fairy tale. It had some under lying themes of dealing with various mental illnesses and tragedies which was different and unique. Overall – reading the book was like watching my favorite rom-com movie on a rainy Saturday afternoon, it was thoroughly enjoyable and I would highly recommend adding this one to your book collection.
Happy reading…enjoy!
Adeline’s Aria by Lanie Bynum was a great book and I truly loved reading it. I found the story to be a sweet reminder of that magical age between innocence and real life. Adeline, the heroine is 18, graduating high school and trying to fit into her Rockstar/celebrity boyfriend’s world. As the story begins she’s star struck and can’t believe that her wildest dreams have come true! I loved her innocence, loyalty and kind heart.
As the story progressed she and Jude had this amazing love story and everything was perfect, until the real world got in the way! The story wove a wonderful picture of a timid girl blossoming into a mature, young woman that would stand up for herself and not let others determine her future.
This story had so many sweet moments but just as many tragic and heartbreaking ones, along the way to Addie’s happily ever after!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I found these characters to be well written and interesting. The storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.
I received a free copy for my voluntary and honest review.
Excellent Read – Highly Recommended
A gamut of emotions were felt as a result of the love and support displayed by family, as well as by best friends. Just an excellent read. Ms. Bynum not only wrote a wonderful over-arching, smoking hot romance with simmering sub-plots as a side dish, but she wrote a lengthy novel that did not feel long at all. This reader’s attention was totally captivated by great characterizations and excellent dialogue.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really did love this book!!! I read it in a couple days! The love story was sweet! It had everything I hoped for if I ever pictured meeting my celeb crush!!! The intro how they met. Perfect! I recieved this book for free from the Author. An advanced Readers copy. It took me awhile to start it. Honestly the cover wasn’t that awesome to me, but after reading it I actually love the cover because it gives me a visual of the characters! Every character in the book was described perfectly. Honestly It felt like a movie playing in my head. I dont want to give away spoilers but please read this book. It’s the perfect celebrity crushing book!!
This book was an okay read. The author did a good job touching on many different topics that are not normally broached. I just felt as if I was left a little bit wanting at the end of the day.
I was given a free ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review.