Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity fails, Elise nearly gives up. Then she stumbles upon a warehouse party where she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from … England; and most importantly, a love for DJing. Told in a refreshingly genuine and laugh-out-loud funny voice, Leila Sales’ THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE is an exuberant novel about identity, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together.
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This is one of the most beautiful, poignant, heartbreaking and uplifting books I’ve ever read, and one of those young adult novels that represents high school in a darkly funny yet sobering manner. From the gorgeous and PERFECT cover and title to the last page, This Song Will Save Your Life will grab your heart and never let go.
Sales is a …
I am pretty sure anyone who reads the synopsis for this book will not expect what’s actually inside. Sometimes, books cannot be summed up in a few words. You have to read every page and see the whole picture to know how special it is. This is one of those books.
This Song Will Save Your Life definitely started strong. Elise’s voice was very …
I really liked the inside peek into the world of being a DJ, which I didn’t know much about despite being a music-lover. If you’re looking for a romance, this one isn’t that, but I enjoyed following the main character on her journey.
It was amazing