About This Book
Reach for this book if your teen is struggling with intense performance anxiety or feels like a single failure has closed the door on their future. Broken Strings follows Jess, a talented violinist whose dreams are shattered by a disastrous audition. When an estranged grandmother offers a second chance in London, Jess must navigate a web of family secrets, high-stakes musical training, and a complicated love triangle. It is a story about the heavy weight of expectations and the courage required to pick up the pieces when things do not go as planned. Parents will appreciate how the novel handles the psychological pressure of perfectionism and the importance of intergenerational healing. While there is a romantic element and some family mystery, the heart of the book is Jess's journey toward self-worth independent of her achievements. It is a sophisticated, realistic read for ages 12 and up.
