The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
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- Stars
- ★★★★½
- Heat
- Molten
- Series
- Standalone
Recommendation
Xio Axelrod left me with ALL the feels after finishing this book. It encompasses romance, friendships, powerful, sexy women Rockstar’s and second chances. Toni hasn’t had an easy life and her connection with Seb gets her through a rough adolescence… that is until he up and leaves. Fast forward years later and their paths cross again but this time, Toni has her guard up. I loved that this book not only shows their reconciliation struggles but also Toni’s internal battle with her life and career. She is feisty, strong and one helluva lead guitarist. Seb cannot deny what a hot, badass she has become and their chemistry leads to some sexy hookups from pent-up lust. It. Gets, HOT! But make no mistake, the love of music is front and center here and it is undeniably felt throughout this story. This will make a great summer read!
Excerpts
Seb found the spot where she throbbed, pressed it gently, and she shivered. Circled it with the tip of his finger, and she moaned so loudly he was grateful they were in a soundproof room because he wanted to hear her.
The corner of his mouth tipped up into a smile, and she was again struck by how incredibly good-looking he was. Time hadn’t only been kind to Seb, it had evidently fallen in love with him and wanted to have his babies.
Somewhere in the back of his mind, Seb had always known it would be dangerous to be this close to her. It was just a press of lips, but there was so much in the kiss. The period at the end of a run-on sentence. A promised fulfilled. Toni sighed in the back of her throat, h
Publisher synopsis
A Star is Born meets Daisy Jones and the Six by way of Colleen Hoover in this unique story following an all-female band on the brink of breaking out. This diverse cast of characters play hard and love harder…no matter the ultimate price.
"Sharp, propulsive, and sexy. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. Antonia and Seb are imprinted in my book-loving heart. I genuinely, truly, relished this book."—CHRISTINA LAUREN, NYT and #1 International Bestselling Author
Growing up in dive bars up and down the East Coast, Toni Bennette's guitar was her only companion…until she met Sebastian Quick. Seb was a little older, a lot wiser, and before long he was Toni's way out, promising they'd escape their stifling small town together. Then Seb turned eighteen and split without looking back.
Now, Toni's all grown up and making a name for herself in Philadelphia's indie scene. When a friend suggests she try out for a hot new up-and-coming band, Toni decides to take a chance. Strong, feminist, and fierce as fire, Toni B. and the Lillys are the perfect match…except Seb's now moonlighting as their manager. Whatever. Toni can handle it. No problem. Or it wouldn't be if Seb didn't still hold a piece of her heart…not to mention the key to her future.
"Fans of Daisy Jones & the Six will enjoy this rich, romantic novel."—Booklist
Review published May 11, 2021