Heartbreak Symphony
Heartbreak Symphony by Laekan Zea Kemp, published by Little, Brown in 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of love, grief, and the transformative power of music. Spanning 358 pages, this story follows Aarón Medrano, who grapples with the loss of his mother and the pressures of pursuing a scholarship to the prestigious Acadia School of Music. Alongside him is Mia Villanueva, who struggles with self-doubt and stage fright, both of whom are navigating their own emotional challenges as they seek connection and understanding through their shared passion for music.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that intertwines the journeys of Aarón and Mia as they confront their fears and aspirations. The story delves into social topics such as prejudice and racism, while also highlighting the importance of family and diversity. As their paths converge, Aarón and Mia must face not only the challenges of their musical ambitions but also the complexities of first love and the scars of their pasts. Heartbreak Symphony presents a poignant exploration of how music can serve as a bridge between personal struggles and the pursuit of dreams.
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Clap When You Land meets On the Come Up in this heart-gripping story about navigating first love and overcoming grief through the power of music.
Aarón Medrano has been haunted by the onstage persona of his favorite DJ ever since his mother passed away. He seems to know all of Aarón’s deepest fears, like how his brain doesn’t work the way it should and that’s why his brother and father seem to be pushing him away. He thinks his ticket out is a scholarship to the prestigious Acadia School of Music. That is, if he can avoid blowing his audition.
Mia Villanueva has a haunting of her own and it’s the only family heirloom her parents left her: doubt. It’s the reason she can’t overcome her stage fright or believe that her music is worth making. Even though her trumpet teacher tells her she has a gift, she’s not sure if she’ll ever figure out how to use it or if she’s even deserving of it in the first place.
When Aarón and Mia cross paths, Aarón sees a chance to get close to the girl he’s had a crush on for years and to finally feel connected to someone since losing his mother. Mia sees a chance to hold herself accountable by making them both face their fears, and hopefully make their dreams come true. But soon they’ll realize there’s something much scarier than getting up on stage–falling in love with a broken heart.
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