The award-winning author of Hold Still and We Are Okay presents a young adult novel about a group of friends who embark on a journey filled with music, romance, and self-discovery.
“Enchanting . . . this realistic novel will hit home.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“Astonishing.”—Booklist, starred review
Colby has a long-standing pact with his best friend, Bev: After graduation, he’ll serve as summer roadie to her all-girl band, and then the two of them will spend the rest of the year wandering around Europe. But moments after the tour kicks off, Bev makes a shocking announcement: She’s abandoning their gap-year plans to start college in the fall. Colby is heartbroken, but the show must go on. While The Disenchantments play their tour in small towns throughout the Pacific Northwest, Colby struggles to deal with Bev’s decision, his unrequited feelings for his increasingly distant best friend, and the most important question of all: What’s next?
“A rich tapestry that will make readers confident that they are in the hands of a master storyteller.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“We all feel pain, need love, overcome fear, crave beauty— and lose ourselves and gain strength in the elemental force of music . . . Enchanting.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“[LaCour] skillfully draws connections between art and life as she delves into the heart of her characters.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“LaCour’s writing style is laid-back, low key, and totally on point. Make this book a part of your collection—you will not be disappointed.”—VOYA, starred review
“Each road tripper has his or her own artistic way of chronicling the individual journeys they are on together, and that introspection draws the reader into this intimate novel.”—NPR
“Astonishing.”—Booklist, starred review
“Well rendered, bittersweet, and hopeful.”—Los Angeles Times
The award-winning author of Hold Still and We Are Okay presents a young adult novel about a group of friends who embark on a journey filled with music, romance, and self-discovery.
“Enchanting . . . this realistic novel will hit home.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“Astonishing.”—Booklist, starred review
Colby has a long-standing pact with his best friend, Bev: After graduation, he’ll serve as summer roadie to her all-girl band, and then the two of them will spend the rest of the year wandering around Europe. But moments after the tour kicks off, Bev makes a shocking announcement: She’s abandoning their gap-year plans to start college in the fall. Colby is heartbroken, but the show must go on. While The Disenchantments play their tour in small towns throughout the Pacific Northwest, Colby struggles to deal with Bev’s decision, his unrequited feelings for his increasingly distant best friend, and the most important question of all: What’s next?
Praise
“A rich tapestry that will make readers confident that they are in the hands of a master storyteller.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“We all feel pain, need love, overcome fear, crave beauty— and lose ourselves and gain strength in the elemental force of music . . . Enchanting.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“[LaCour] skillfully draws connections between art and life as she delves into the heart of her characters.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“LaCour’s writing style is laid-back, low key, and totally on point. Make this book a part of your collection—you will not be disappointed.”—VOYA, starred review
“Each road tripper has his or her own artistic way of chronicling the individual journeys they are on together, and that introspection draws the reader into this intimate novel.”—NPR
“Astonishing.”—Booklist, starred review
“Well rendered, bittersweet, and hopeful.”—Los Angeles Times
