Harp's Voice (Harp's Song #2)

by Cassie Shine

[bookishzelda]

Harp’s Voice by Cassie Shine is a touching and emotional story. This is book two in the series so what has caused Harp’s emotional battle has come to light already in Harp’s Song. She is a child of abuse and her mother and her have started the healing process. Harp’s Voice focuses on that process and it is interesting to read how that goes. Nobody is magically healed and I loved how the book puts emphasizes on different things, like counseling. Even if it means making a late night call to one in order to work through some issues. It was good to see that it wasn’t one counseling session and they are off into the sunset.

I also liked the characters and their interactions with one another. It’s not just Harp’s relationship with her mother that needs improvement but also how Harp deals with her other relationships. Her abuse has shaped so many different things in her life. I like how the characters help her realize things she needs to let go. Of course Connor is also a steady and stable support for her too. There are also new characters that are very important to Harp and her mother’s life and it’s something that they have to navigate both separately and together.

The book moves fast and I realize that’s because there is a lot of dialogue. That is mostly how the book is written. Which for some books that works and some it doesn’t. For this Harp’s Voice it did. Especially when we are in the counseling sessions. I liked seeing the exchange between Harp her counselor and then sometimes her mom in the mix. It makes you feel more connected to the characters.

So it’s kind of funny when you are reading a book and you see your city pop up. I live in a suburb of Chicago but it’s not usually one you see in books so it made me laugh.

Overall I really liked this story and enjoyed Harp’s Voice. I thought that the way everything was dealt with is done well. It was so great to see Harp’s healing process instead of just leaving off when it starts.