This Song Is About Us

Be careful what you wish for. This Song is About Us takes us backstage behind the glam of the music business - how does it feel when your childhood sweetheart rockets to fame and leaves you behind? Drew struggles with stardom and stress and substance abuse; Ruby struggles with her decision to keep their relationship secret. Will the pressure break them? No-one - no-one - gets inside the teen head quite like Sara Barnard. This Song is About Us is a nuanced and thoughtful, authentic and exciting, perfectly-pitched festival of a heart-breaking romance. Out April 3rd, in time for the summer - you've got to pop this in your backpack. * Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line *
I read this book in one sitting - it's fast-paced, powerful, and full of authentic, layered characters. Sara knows how to dive into the messiest, most complicated parts of people and write about those parts with genuine care and compassion. * Sophie Jo, author of Red Flags *
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This was SUPERB! A truly authentic portrayal of the teen experience. This Song is About Us sensitively covers serious topics such as mental health, alcohol/drug addiction, queerbaiting, and social media without being heavy handed or preachy. You could definitely see some nods to recent bands in The Kerbs. Quite possibly Barnard's best yet! * Netgalley Reviewer *
My absolutely favourite thing about this book (in typical Sara Barnard style) is the friendship between Ruby and Stel. Nobody writes a layered, female friendship like Sara. A really emotional read that is bound to tug on your heart strings. * Netgalley Reviewer *