Review: Sing Me to Sleep
Title: Sing Me to Sleep
Series: No
Genre: Young Adult- Contemporary
Author: Angela Morrison
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: March 4, 2010
Book: Bought
Beth has always been “The Beast”—that’s what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Beth’s only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she’s selected to be her choir’s soprano soloist, and receives the makeover that will change her life forever.
THE LOVE AFFAIR
When Beth’s choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek: pale, brooding, totally dreamy. Derek’s untethered passion—for music, and for Beth—leaves her breathless. Because in Derek’s eyes? She’s not The Beast, she’s The Beauty.
THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE
When Beth comes home, Scott, her best friend in the world, makes a confession that leaves her completely torn. Should she stand by sweet, steady Scott or follow the dangerous, intense new feelings she has for Derek?
THE HEARTBREAK
The closer Beth gets to Derek, the further away he seems. Then Beth discovers that Derek’s been hiding a dark secret from her …one that could shatter everything.”
*Some Spoilers*
I have never had a book touched me in my heart the way this one did. Not only was the love beautiful, but the meaning behind it all, the selflessness of it, had me crying…literally. She has always been picked on since the day of her birth, called so many names and she took it all in. Then one day, she changed. She became something more and fell in love. Only the love did not last.
So when I started reading this book I felt angry. The kids in the book were mean and vile. I felt for Beth but admired her strength and willingness to endure school everyday. She face it no matter what. Her voice is beautiful. And the way she sang that old gospel song had me lose my breath. She sung with such emotion and passion, you had to stop and listen.
Finding her first love Derek is touching. You see them get along and fall in love quickly. What I failed to see was what brought them together in the first place. They both put on show for everyone but really on the inside they hide a secret. Derek’s secret and fall is heartbreaking. I cried as I heard Beth sing her heart out for Derek. Her amazing strength to stand by him was beautiful.
I am glad that in the end Beth had Scott. Now while this may seem strange since I’m sure some of you have not read the book but its not at all what you think. If anything I love Scott too. He did what Derek ask him since he knew what would happen. Derek knew where he stood and the selflessness he had in him to protect Beth had me crying. Scott is a good friend to Beth and they deserve each other.
I can not began to tell you how you need to read this book. The love in it will leave you gasping for air. The singing will touch your heart and the sacrifice in the end will make you cry. I have never read anything like this. But I am glad sure that I did.
I give it 5 BITES!
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I was going to say awesome review… but you’ve added spoilers I didn’t want to know about… I’ll add the book to my wishlist but I want it less now…
Sorry! 0_0, I hadn’t realized, next time I’ll be more careful.
s’okay. 🙁
Also added a warning! Sorry to all, if I ruined it for you 🙁
Thanks for this review =)
l am unsure if l will ever read this so l read this review even though it may have some spoilers, sounds like a touching book.
Wow. Never heard of this one before but it sounds really intense and emotional and heartbreaking. Love those kinds of stories:) Thanks for the review Savy!
Ohhhhh, I love the way you made this one sound! I love these kind, too, and no worries here, Savy – I don’t mind spoilers (they seemed vague to me, anyway) – spoilers don’t really do anything to subtract from the emotion for me 🙂
This sounds amazing 🙂 Thanks for the review! I’m marking this a must read.
Yay I’m so glad that you read this one and above all that you enjoyed it 🙂 great review!
I love it when a book touches the reader as deeply as this one seems to be able to do. I hadn’t heard much on this book before so I’m so glad for your review.
I love books that make you actually feel something. This sounds emotional and extremely powerful. Thanks for the brilliant review, Savy 🙂
I’ve been avoiding this one because of the crying aspect, but you have made me want it more. Oh man… what to do? Maybe I’ll check my stock of tissues first.
Sounds like a great book!
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