In the Band

Luminescent Juliet, Book 1

By: Jean Haus

Narrated by: Kate Rudd, Luke Daniels

Being popular in the college music scene doesn’t solve all your problems; at least that’s what the hot musicians of indie band Luminescent Juliet discover. In this compelling novel, trouble begins when 18-year-old Riley, trying to regain her rhythm after throwing away her percussion scholarship to a top school, wins an audition to become the band’s new drummer. This sets her on a collision course with Romeo, the band’s sexy dark-haired guitarist, whose ambitions do not include performing with a girl. Luckily for Riley, all her problems seem to evaporate when she’s behind the drums. Yet she can’t ignore reality as the band’s artistic power struggles increase - and the dynamic between her and Romeo edges from dislike into overwhelming attraction. If the two can’t find a way to be together without breaking up the band and wreaking havoc on the lives of those around them, they’ll lose not just their chance to make music, but their chance for a future together.

©2012 Jean Haus (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

amazing!!

I love the underlying theme of mental heath and how it hurts everyone not just the person with the diagnoses. I totally applaud her for standing up and snapping her mom out of her spiral.

and them falling in love was adorable and hysterical lol, their banter was amazing!!

To good.

I don't leave comments very often but this one is totally a blast. Hope to read more.

Oh Romeo you can be my Romeo anyday

Would you listen to In the Band again? Why?

For sure, it was entertaining and a true love story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Romeo was the best with his morals and how he acts

Loved it!

Really enjoyed this book. Well written, good story. Story kept my interest with engaging characters, clear dialogue and just enough romance to keep you engaged. Personally would have liked a little more of the characters actually getting romantic, but this is not smutty in any way. Very enjoyable even without the blatant sex.

Liked the book and the series

If you could sum up In the Band in three words, what would they be?

Good, light read with strong female characters and surprising depth.

Any additional comments?

This was a solid story and performance. The characters were well developed and the story was good. Looking forward to more from this author.

Band Buddies

I loved this book. The main characters were the band members & they each had their own persona. I enjoyed reading something that taught some lessons that are basic to life.

A Book For Band Geeks

And, as the mom of 2 band geeks and a rock drummer husband I appreciated hearing this atypical teen angst & romance book. Band geeks LOVE the marching band and transitioning from the field to a stage and a set up drum kit is different for our protagonist, a spunky sharp and talented young woman.

Haus expressed the need to play very nicely and with empathy and I have to admit a bit of disappointment with the end where choices were made. I wanted her to choose the band but she chose the guy. Sigh. Up until that point it was full of tough decisions and excitement, the story arc was well done and especially entertaining was Luke Daniels (who can do no wrong) version of the audition scene.

Primary narrator Kate Rudd did an nice job, expressing the different characters voices quite well..but she's not Luke Daniels.

Worth a credit, a good listen for teens 13 and up, especially for a young girl who might be having problems fitting in.

Wrong Narration info

FYI Luke Daniels is not the narrator, just Kate Rudd, how I love. Just Saying.

Drummer and Guitarist are like moths to a flame...

Riley the female drummer is drawn to Romeo the male guitarist when she joins his band.
This story has some depth beyond the romance. Riley's parents are going through a divorce leading her mother into a depressed state. This forces Riley to step up at home and take a lead role.
The romance works. Both Riley and Romeo are caring people. I liked these characters. This book has been listened to multiple times because it is an enjoyable story.
The only moment I dislike is their temporary separation initated by Riley at the end of the book. Her self scraficing went too far. But all ends well.

Pretty good

Any additional comments?

I would have enjoyed this more if it were not for Riley taking so long coming to any decision. I don't want to spoil the story for anyone but it's a bit angsty. I could have done with about 1/2 of the middle of the book so I knocked off a star for that. That being said I loved the female drummer angle, liked her personality and was well entertained during most of the book. Worth a listen.