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Synopsis
Jane Pyre was once half of the famous rock ‘n’ roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. Years later, she’s perhaps the most hated—and least understood—woman in music. She was never as popular with fans as her bandmate (and soulmate), Elijah Hart—even if Jane was the one who wrote the songs that catapulted the Lightning Bottles to instant, dizzying fame, first in the Seattle grunge scene, then around the world.
But ever since Elijah disappeared five years earlier and the band’s meteoric rise to fame came crashing down, the public hatred of Jane has taken on new levels, and all she wants to do is retreat. What she doesn’t anticipate is the bombshell that awaits her at her new home in the German countryside: the sullen teenaged girl next door—a Lightning Bottles superfan—who claims to have proof that not only is Elijah still alive, he’s also been leaving secret messages for Jane. And they need to find them right away.
A cross-continent road trip about two misunderstood outsiders brought together by their shared love of music, The Lightning Bottles is both a love letter to the 90s and a searing portrait of the cost of fame.
Thoughts
I love everything 90s, so this was a nostalgic read for me. I enjoyed it all, from the dedication and the band references to the old BBS chats and the general vibes. With a little glamour, lots of grit, and some elements of mystery and romance, this was just an all-around great read.
This book gave me a hint of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow mixed with Daisy Jones & The Six. I recommend this gem, especially if are looking for something different.
Edition
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