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It's a lovely book! Sep 14, Mahima rated it really liked it. One word to describe this book My cheeks are hurting from smiling this much. I wish I had read this sooner. On to book two! Nov 22, Michelle Much Loved Books rated it really liked it. The cover is eye catching and looks like the book could be a fun read, and it fits perfectly with the synopsis.

The protagonist of The Sound of Us is Junie, she 'works' at The Lining, her Father's bar that she has taken over in the running of it in the attempt to keep it standing after his passing. Leaving behind The Lining, Maggie, her best friend, and Caspian, her hook up, she goes on an unwanted vacation with her Mum and Step Dad, and her life as she knows it will never be the same after meting Roman Montgomery, lead singer of the broken up band, Roman Holiday.

The protagonist was easy to relate to. She has a unique personality and a hair style to match. I like how she is determined to keep the bar running, whether she is legal or not, how the workers are like family and how things remind her of her Dad. Roman and Boaz were hilarious together, and I do think that occasionally Boaz outshone Roman with his spunky attitude and the words he spouted out of his mouth, but Roman was also very unassuming and blends into the background sometimes, which is understandable if you're trying to hide from the world.

The Sound of Us was full of a lot of emotional parts. I cried over the loss of Junie's Dad, but also laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. One of my favourite parts was Plan B, a plan that Maggie, Junie's best friend, and Junie had planned from a young age, it definitely made me laugh as well as causing a distraction like it was intended to.

Junie is unexpectedly thrown into the spotlight, and I think she handles it considerably well, I loved getting to see her form a friendship with Boaz and Roman, even though they do lead her astray on occasion. As The Sound of Us neared the end I enjoyed seeing how the past connected, but also how the present unfolded. The surprise for Junie from the employees of The Lining has got to be the best surprise ever, and it was something I did not see happening, I imagined the ending to turn out a different way.

While the book didn't really end like I expected, it ended suddenly and I guess I wanted to see more of what happened next, I am looking forward to seeing what comes next in this series, will we get to follow the same characters or will we get to see other characters stories. Dec 02, Serendipity Reviews rated it really liked it. Originally posted on www. The reason I found it refreshing was probably the setting.

I can only think of C. Junie is about to embark on the annual family holiday, only this time without her dad. Not long after his death, her mum remarried her high school sweetheart and lost interest in the family run bar that is struggling to survive. Junie refuses to let it go under and reluctantly goes away with her mum, where she literally runs into one of the most notorious pop stars around, Roman Holliday, who had disappeared off the face of the earth since the death of his band mate, Holly.

The two embark on an unlikely friendship, sparked by the tender flames of romance. There are a lot of similarities between Junie and Roman and their circumstances, which I do think helps to bring them together. I loved all the characters. Each standing out proud and unique in their own way. Junie is one tough little cookie, not about to fall for a wallowing pop star…and yet Roman soon burrows into her affection. Maggie definitely stands out from the crowd, in her desperate attempts to get noticed by every male possible. There is an incident in the book referred to as Plan B and all I can say is that scene is priceless.

I could envisage most girls doing this as a possible option when all other avenues have been exhausted. This really was an enjoyable debut with quite a few poignant moments. A solid and promising debut to put a smile on your face. I picked up the second Radio Hearts book off of NetGalley a while back, because I have autoapproval and it has a pretty cover. Then I picked up The Sound of Us in a sale. I think it could have been pretty good, but a lack of editing was the kiss of death.

Aside from the atrocious lack of editing, The Sound of Us is just okay. It was oddly hard for me to picture the characters, and the banter was not on point. Again, I think some editing could have made this shine, but here we are. I just wish I bought into Junie and Roman having a future. And I really fucking hope Bloomsbury Spark edited book two.

Dec 08, Kelley Lynn rated it it was amazing Shelves: I seriously loved this book.

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I have a soft spot for stories that have some sort of music theme to them, and this one didn't disappoint. Poston did a fantastic job creating a flawed, confused and relateable character in Junie. Roman and Boaz and Maggie, the supporting characters in this tale, were well rounded and each had their own story outside of the one we were witness to. I loved how I could feel Roman's pain and confusion and fear, even though I wasn't inside his head. The relationship betwe I seriously loved this book.

The relationship between Junie and Roman was well developed and felt very authentic. I can't wait to read more by this author. May 25, Ashley - Book Labyrinth rated it really liked it Shelves: Originally read as Roman Holiday: When initially released the book had a bit of a non-ending to it.

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The Sound of Us , released by Bloomsbury Spark, definitely gives us more closure. I'm keeping my rating at 4 stars, because that's what I had it at before, but I have to say that I didn't enjoy this book quite as much the second time around. Overall, though, a cute read with larger than life characters.

Dec 17, Valerie Cole rated it it was amazing Shelves: Loved this one so incredibly much. I promise I'll review this more coherently soon. Until then, Ashley is my writer spirit animal. Dec 09, Judith Tewes rated it it was amazing. Smartass rocker girl meets jaded boy band pop star in a glorious fusion of snappy one-liners, classic rock and pop culture references, and hotness.

The Sound of Us is music to my keen reader ears.

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Dec 17, Jen McConnel rated it it was amazing. What a delightful, quirky love story! Complete with a light saber battle at midnight mini-golf, Junie and Roman's story will make you laugh, swoon, and speed read to find out what happens. Jan 01, Christy rated it really liked it. Nothing super fantastic but it was cute! May 25, Michelle rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love this book. Yes, I realize how biased I am. No, I don't care. I love Junie and Roman's story. I've loved it since I read one of its earliest drafts four years ago when I wasn't biased and Roman wasn't even Roman and Junie wasn't rocking pretty pink hair and Caspian kept annoyingly popping up when all I really wanted was some Roman and Junie make-out scenes.

And even if Ashleyn insists on tagging me on Facebook in heartbreaking snippets that come in later books in the series because she is c I love this book. And even if Ashleyn insists on tagging me on Facebook in heartbreaking snippets that come in later books in the series because she is cruel and mean when all I am is sweet and lovely to her, I'm sure I'll always love it in the future no matter where the story goes from here.

There's a reason my acknowledgement says I "believed in this story with the fervor of a thousand raging bulls" and I will never be one to deny it. Some stories stay with you, and this is one that has stayed with me since I first read it in October , and not only because I became Ashleyn's go-to first-response reader somewhere along the line in our road from complete strangers on a YA writing website to best friends and writing partners with an affinity for nagging each other to get our shit written before we die.

Maybe it was the way I connected to Junie Baltimore, who shares my affinity and love for Bruce Springsteen music and whose best memories are set to a classic rock soundtrack full of possibilities and wanting "so much more" and not looking back once you take that leap. Maybe it was the way I first fell in love with a relationship built on history and shared memories to one that's built on repairing all the broken pieces and making sure it doesn't crack and fall apart again.

Or maybe it was just the way I could relate to the routine of a family vacation at a familiar beach where all the places that aren't technically "home" still feel a helluva lot like it. Something about these characters and this story--from draft one to finished product, through subtle changes and drastic overhauls--stuck like glue, and I knew, even from that very first read four years ago, that one day this book would be sitting on my bookshelf with all my summer-centric Sarah Dessen books and swoon-worthy Stephanie Perkins companions and emotionally-honest Sarah Ockler novels.

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And sure, you might not be able to relate to Junie or Roman's actual situations, but we've all shared the emotions they're coping with and trying to move on from. The heartbreak, the loneliness, the confusion, the wanting, the dreaming, the nostalgia, and especially all the what-if's--everything that really encompasses that hurricane of feelings that hits you right around age 18 or so?

You know, that moment when you realize you're not a little kid and adulthood isn't years away anymore and what the actual hell are you supposed to do now. Ashleyn weaves them all into Roman Holiday just enough that they resonate. It's not in your face, it's not spelled out for you, but it's there and it's impacting. Because behind all the paparazzi craziness and flashbulb fame and almost-deals with the devil, that's the real story. Roman and Junie connect because they can empathize with each other. Junie has her friends and her mom and even her sort-of boyfriend, but she gets so caught up in preserving her father's bar and the legacy he's left with it, that she doesn't really let herself grieve and let go.

And by constantly putting himself in motion to avoid his Holly's death and the ramifications of coping with it in the public eye, Roman's been doing the exact same thing. Their lives are anything but similar, but it doesn't matter. That one connection is enough. So, when we meet them and they meet each other, they may be burying their own feelings, but damn if they can't see those exact feelings staring back at them in the other person. And while that makes things seem heavy and depressing, they're not since more than empathizing with each other, Roman and Junie's relationship is their own personal diving board--for Junie to embrace the idea that hey, maybe she won't save the bar for her father but she can certainly save herself and for Roman to accept Holly's death and go back to what makes him feel most alive, no matter what the media backlash is.

And we see them getting ready to make that dive in all the little moments--the late-night mini-golf course jaunts and four-minute slow-dances in a loud, crowded room and all the near-misses and misfires in between--to the big moment right at the end when they're standing right in front of each other and Junie asks why Roman wasn't there. Maybe it's not perfect at least, not in the eyes of someone who isn't as biased and in love with this story as I am , but it's real and it's honest, and what more could you want in a story that's all about letting go and falling in love?

May 24, Suze Lavender rated it it was amazing. Junie isn't a fan of the band Roman Holiday, but her best friend Maggie absolutely loves them.

Because of the death of one of the members Roman Holiday won't be performing anymore. Maggie is devastated and she's keeping a close eye on all the developments. Roman and Holly used to be best friends and they were fantastic on stage, together with the third band member Boaz. Holly is the one who died and Roman doesn't want to let anyone know where he was on the night she passed away, which makes him Junie isn't a fan of the band Roman Holiday, but her best friend Maggie absolutely loves them. Holly is the one who died and Roman doesn't want to let anyone know where he was on the night she passed away, which makes him a suspect in the eyes of many people.

Junie doesn't like their music and she wouldn't mind for the hype to be over, but Maggie can't stop talking about what happened and is sure Roman didn't do anything wrong. Junie's trying to keep her father's bar going. She's struggling with her grief about his death and wants to keep as many of the good memories alive as she can. The bar isn't doing well and Junie worries if it will still be there after her holiday with her mother and her stepfather.

When she arrives at their destination she meets a guy who seems familiar. Junie doesn't notice straight away that it's Roman. She actually kind of likes him, also when she eventually does find out who he is. They're trying to stay under the radar to keep the press at a safe distance. Only when they find out about Junie they're offering her a lot of money to tell her story. Will she choose to protect the boy she's only just met but likes a lot or will she save her father's legacy? The Sound of Us is a great story about music, being yourself, grief and living. I loved how Ashley Poston writes about a dark topic in a light and easy way.


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Both Junie and Roman have been through something difficult and that's maybe also why they have an instant connection, they understand one another. I loved how they connect through music. Hanging out with a celebrity, especially one who isn't on everyone's favorite list, is never boring.

There are problems, but Roman also shows Junie what it is to be alive, to enjoy herself and have fun. I liked that very much. Through the sadness there's also happiness and hope. The Sound of Us is a sweet romantic story with a lovely ending. Junie has to make some tough choices and that isn't easy for her. She's brave, she has fabulous pink hair and she's a good friend, it's time for people to start noticing her. What I liked most about this book is the individuality of the main characters. They have a particular taste in music, they have their own style and they aren't afraid to stand out.

They're people who are a bit different and dare to be original, which is fabulous.

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I love creative stories about bands and music and really enjoyed reading The Sound of Us. Nov 27, Naomi rated it it was amazing. You have no idea how much I enjoyed this book!! Junie is a fabulous character and I li You have no idea how much I enjoyed this book!! Junie is a fabulous character and I liked her immediately, with her wit and straight forward thinking! She has grown up a lot in the last 7 months and is still trying to adjust to her life. Her life takes an interesting change of direction when she runs into and orange-haired guy with bright red suspenders with a smart-assed attitude!!

Roman has had his share of heart-ache and has been hiding out for the past year. The tragedy that affected him a year ago has bought him back to his home town. He has put his famous life on hold and has trouble letting people in. On the trip Junie really opens up! Roman is able to relax as well, as she treats him like a normal person, not a world famous singer. The more time they spend together, the stronger their connection becomes and they learn how much they have in common.

I really enjoyed watching them interact and bicker with one another. They have great taste in music and that was another reason I liked them so much. Ashley Poston has a writing style that I really enjoyed. All the characters had me cracking up at one time or another! Junie and Roman had their own issues and slowly learned to build trust again. I received a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Read more reviews on my blog, Words and Tea Bottles. A free e-ARC copy was given to me in return for an honest review. What can I saw about Roman Holiday? That was a long time ago. And by long I mean three years. Roman Holiday is a self-published new-adult novel. The only other thing I have to complain about is the consistency of the details on the condo.

It was a matter of getting things in line, I think, because the details of it were a little slushy for it being a main plot point of the novel. Getting past that, though, the actual book is great. The characters have several layers to them and are witty without being overly-so believe me, when you get a character who knows just what to say at every single turn, it can get old really fast. And then a big green penis came out of the sky and K.


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I can see where the book was going with it: Junie feels lost without her father, who shared a love of music with her as Roman is now. It just feels odd to compare your father to your love interest like that… Uh, anyway. Look it up, will ya? It's another quality release which I think is being billed as New Adult, though there's no explicit content that would make it unsuitable for the YA market.

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