Book Review: You, Me, and Our Heartstrings by Melissa See

Main characters Daisy and Noah are more alike than they are aware, in the beginning. They have a similar plan—make an impression at the holiday concert to get a Julliard audition—which in turn, means that they fall into a perfect symphony when they decide to play together. In fact, when their performance goes viral, it’s go-time.

Daisy, a sweet violinist with cerebral palsy and a heart of gold, starts to fall for cello-whizz Noah—who deals with severe anxiety—as they bask in the glory of their newfound fame. But it comes at a price: suddenly, people aren’t interested in how talented they are or how passionate they are about music at all. They want the love story—the one the public have painted for themselves—Daisy being an “inspiration” and Noah being some kind of angel for looking past her disability. And the thing is, Daisy and Noah are exasperated of that narrative. The more it spreads, the more Noah’s anxiety reaches an all-time high. Even as their dream is fast approaching with new possibilities on the horizon, the price they’re paying feels all too much. But the connection they share, beyond their viral performance, is something to cling to—because that is the reality: two talented people that are falling faster to the sound of their own music.

Overall, You, Me and Our Heartstrings was everything I wished for and more. With side-characters and mains that felt so real—so well-written—reading it went and passed in the blink of an eye—almost too fast. It had a little bit of insta-love, but I’m a sucker for romance, so that wasn’t too much of an issue for me. It was exactly what I needed for a Summer afternoon read. If you’re looking for a harmonious and wholehearted story about the lure of music and power of magnetic connections between likeminded souls, this is the novel for you. A beautiful 4.5 stars!