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#AdventRecommends Day 3
The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton
Anstey Harris

A lot of my favourite books have the theme of music as a central part of the plot, and I think that was partly why I enjoyed this one so much!

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I enjoyed this one, not my usual sort of read!

Gorgeous book. I love stories where characters develop and mature in such a way that their outlook on life changes. Grace, Mr Williams and Nadia have a friendship that spans their different times of life. They each are facing their own demons but are always there for each other. Throw in some magical music and a prestigious competition and you have a winner.

This is about Grace, Nadia and Mr Williams and how their lives are all connected by music. It delves into Nadia's past and we find out why she doesn't play the cello in public! I really enjoyed this book and the three main characters. #bookcovers

'Isn't that the beauty of life, Grace? Those unexpected moments where a turn that feels so wrong, so awkward, at the time blossoms into an opportunity...'

A lovely book. The main character is both relatable and true. I was rooting for her throughout. Throw in the nod to classical music and I was hooked.

This is such a sweet story. I almost don‘t even know what to say about it, other than I really enjoyed it and have a little warm feeling in my belly on finishing it. I thought Mr Williams was a great character - such a kind old man, I would‘ve liked to visit him in Venice. Just lovely.

Started on this one as the author has agreed to come and talk at my library!! It‘ll be next year I think. I‘m already rooting for Grace and hoping she gets some gumption, ditches the bloke, plays her cello and finds lots more joy!

A quick, feel good read 😁 not my usual sort of book but occasionally we all need something light and uplifting. I‘m glad the author went for the ending she did because otherwise I‘d have been really annoyed! (Obviously won‘t say because of spoiler!)

I can't be objective about this book, I just absolutely adored every single word of it. I'm actually tempted to start again! Oooh and also, the author follows me on Instagram 🙊 and is as thoroughly lovely and witty and bohemian as I like wonderful authors to be! (ft new book light, little gift from my mother)
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It's a beautiful day in Yorkshire! Very warm for the time of year, so only right that I sit out with my new read. Absolutely loving it so far!

This is quite a quick read. It looks at the devastation of losing those we love in many different ways. Grace really does through the wringer in this and we follow her through every emotion. She's an easily likeable character despite some of her actions. The story was interesting and the ending was utterly perfect. I was worried it might end another way and I'm so glad it didn't.
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