All the Right Notes

Name: All the Right Notes
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Dominic Lim
ISBN: 9781668628683

Author: Dominic Lim

Narrator: Aaron J Albano

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 06/06/2023

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Lgbtq+, Romantic Comedy, Humorous

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Sparks fly when a piano genius and a Hollywood heartthrob are thrown together for a charity performance in this “swoony, joyful rom-com” (Entertainment Weekly).

Quito Cruz is a genius piano player and composer with Broadway dreams, but he’s not quite there yet. The problem is that, ever since that night in college, his inspiration—pretty-boy jock Emmet Aoki—has been completely MIA. Now Quito’s dad wants him to put on a charity performance in his hometown. And there’s one hella big string attached: convince Emmett—now one of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities—to perform.

It’s all shaping up to be the biggest musical fiasco of Quito’s life. Especially when Emmett agrees to attend, and Quito realizes that the undeniable vibe between them is stronger than ever. Because there’s nothing simple about falling for a movie star . . . even when he’s pitch-perfect. Entertainment Weekly: The 6 best romance novels of summer 2023USA Today: 10 swoon-worthy romance books coming out for summer 2023Booklist: Top 10 Romances Debuts 2023

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marieke on March 15, 2023

Actual rating 4.5 stars. Sometimes I just want to immerse myself in a book. Because I feel down. Or because I’m tired. Or, like now, because my previous read consumed me wholly and still haunts me. All the Right Notes is the perfect book to read at times like these. Told in a dual timeline, senior ye......more

Goodreads review by Anita on February 21, 2023

Need to get my thoughts into a more coherent space for a blurb, but PHEW. This destroyed me in the most wonderful, cathartic way. (There are many CWs for this one, which Lim lists in thoughtful detail at the beginning of the book, but the biggest one to probably know is parental death.) Most of this......more

Goodreads review by Lance on June 06, 2023

Happy release day to this book! I had the privilege of reading this sonorous queer, Filipino romance early and can verify its worth the read! Please pick this up at your local bookstore or at your local library! E-ARC generously provided by Forever via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Tha......more

Goodreads review by Claire on August 24, 2023

Well this book was delightful. This is Dominic Lim’s first novel and I am looking forward to seeing what he writes next. I rarely comment on book covers, but seriously this one is so beautiful and fits the book so perfectly. This book alternates between present day and the past, and does a really goo......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on October 24, 2023

So much is so right. So gloss inconsistencies, focus on romance.......more

Quotes

"A lyrical, romantic debut with tender, moving notes about Filipino American families and queer love stories. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall, this is a must-have for library shelves.

With a relatable queer protagonist, this uplifting book portrays the power of owning one’s truth. Heartfelt, poignant writing and iconic supporting characters boost Quito’s story. The friends-to-lovers trope is wonderfully accomplished, full of sweet yearning and perfect harmony."—Library Journal (starred review)

"Fun and effervescent.. There’s a lot of promise in Lim’s debut...with its dual-timeline storytelling, charming cast, and love of show tunes."

—Kirkus

"Light and charming, with a hint of snark, this is a promising start for Lim."—Publishers Weekly

"All the Right Notes is a love letter to family, queer love, and music, handled with passion and skill. The romance burns with tension, and the details of Filipino food had me continuously hungry. I loved it."—Anita Kelly, author of Something Wild & Wonderful

"All the Right Notes is a rainbow-sprinkled delight that hits the perfect beats of a rom-com. The inventively-told story features fun, moving and complex characters, wrapped in Dominic Lim's fresh voice. I particularly loved all the music references. The only way to best express how much joy you'll feel is to break out into song."
—Sidney Karger, author of Best Men

"This book will make you sing. Lim has composed the perfect second chance romance. All the Right Notes blends laugh-out-loud humor with the poignancy of imperfect people finding joy in an imperfect world. The alternating past-present storytelling perfectly captures the longing of youth and the regrets of lost love. I couldn't stop cheering for Quinto and Emmett. They can live rent free in my mind for a long time. There's no way you will finish this novel and not be in love with Quinto, Emmett, Ujima, and Mr. Cruz."
—Karelia Stetz-Waters, author of Behind the Scenes