Blog Tour and Review of Porcelain Keys by Sarah Beard

About the Book:

Porcelain Keys by Sarah Beard

Age Range: Young Adult

Series: None

Perfect Paperback: 352 pages
 
Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (February 11, 2014)
 
Language: English

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Source: Author for tour

My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Synopsis:

Aria s life is full of secrets--secrets about her mother's death, her father's cruelty, and her dream to go to Juilliard. When Aria meets Thomas, he draws out her secrets, captures her heart, and gives her the courage to defy her father. But when tragedy strikes and Thomas disappears, Aria is left alone to transform her broken heart s melody into something beautiful. Porcelain Keys is a captivating love story that will resonate long after the last page is turned.

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Praise:

“A lyrical love story that will leave your heart singing. Porcelain Keys is a masterpiece with emotional depth, young love, and family angst. Beard takes us on a journey of self-discovery, second chances, and ultimately, sweet resolution.” --Heather Ostler, author of The Shapeshifter’s Secret Series

“Emotionally rich, elegant description, beloved characters--Sarah Beard delivers a fresh, new novel that will go on my list of classics.” --Stephanie Fowers, author of With a Kiss.  

“Aria is a heroine worth rooting for, and the plot is an emotional melody that weaves a spell so potent, it can only be broken by reaching the end. And even then, I couldn’t stop thinking about Aria and her story." --Heather Frost, author of The Seers Trilogy 

"Emotionally gripping, this beautifully crafted young adult romance will pull at readers’ heartstrings from tragic beginning to happy ending. A must-read for fans of contemporary romance, both young and seasoned.” --Julie Ford, author of Replacing Gentry

“Porcelain Keys is a fresh, heart-wrenching take on boy-meets-girl. Using fantastic and musical imagery to tell the poignant love story of Aria and Thomas, the author leads the reader to a swelling crescendo as if we're part of the song—and what a beautiful song it is.” --Cindy C. Bennett, author or Geek Girl and Rapunzel Untangled

About the Author:

SARAH BEARD is the author of Porcelain Keys, a YA contemporary romance. She has a degree in communications from the University of Utah and splits her time between writing and raising three energetic boys. She is a cancer survivor and a hopeless romantic. She enjoys reading and composing music, and lives with her husband and children in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can follow Sarah on twitter at @authorsarahb, or at facebook.com/authorsarahbeard.

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My Thoughts:

I thoroughly enjoyed every last page of this book. Porcelain Keys is a beautiful, heartfelt love story about two broken lives that fit together to become whole. I loved it. The author used exquisite imagery throughout the book, and I couldn't help being swept away on the strains of music that filled the pages.

The characters are flawed, which makes them relatable and lovable. They both have to overcome so much. They learn to deal with their individual demons and give forgiveness where it is needed. More than anything, they learn to let go and love each other.

The book is a lot longer than most YA I've read, and it also spans a couple of years. I was surprised that didn't bother me, since I don't usually like books that cover long periods of time.  But I fell in love with the characters and the way the author writes. It was one of those books that I kept thinking about, even when I wasn't reading it.  It is a sweet story about love, forgiveness, and strength.

Content: Domestic violence with very few details. Clean otherwise.

5 STARS

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.