Darkhearts: A Novel

This was an enjoyable read. There are many layers to the story, and it captured and held my attention well. David and Chance are intriguing characters, and their story manages to be both fun and complex. A steady flow of emotion, poignancy, tension, drama, turmoil, sweetness, humor and heart serve as the enticing backdrop for a tale that warms your heart and makes you smile while also having you experience some pretty big feels. I am independently posting an impartial review.

Darkhearts was messy and complicated and sweet and funny- everything you'd expect in a novel dealing with teens. But it also had a heaviness to it at times, as David and Chance come to terms with the death of their best friend and band mate, Eli. After not having any contact for two years, since David walked away from the band, there's a lot for these two to unpack, not just in regards to their friendship, but in their burgeoning romantic relationship as well.