Every Time You Hear That Song

De: Jenna Voris

Narrado por: Emily Lawrence, Allison Strong

"Beautifully explores the high and low notes of fame. . . . A must-read for anyone who loves layered characters, true-to-life personalities, and country music!"—Jason June, New York Times best-selling author

Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six, this queer coming-of-age story celebrates country music, complicated women, and living authentically.

They say never meet your idols. But nothing about digging up their deepest secrets.

Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase has been a lifelong fan of country music legend Decklee Cassel, who’s as famous for her classic hits as she is for her partnership with songwriter Mickenlee Hooper. The same Mickenlee who mysteriously backed out of the limelight at the height of their careers, never to be heard from again. Now Decklee’s televised funeral marks the unveiling of her long-awaited time capsule. But when it’s revealed to be empty, a trail of scavenger-hunt clues unfolds, leading to a whopping cash prize for whoever finds the real capsule. Darren knows there’s a story there—and she’s going to be the one to break it. Even if it means a spontaneous road trip with her coworker Kendall.

Flashback to 1963, when a young runaway Decklee has her sights set on fame and glory. As she claws her way to the top over the years that follow, it’s Mickenlee’s lyrics that help rocket her to stardom. But as their relationship evolves beyond the professional, it threatens everything Decklee has worked for. What else will she sacrifice to hold on to her dreams?

Told in alternating perspectives, Every Time You Hear That Song is a beautiful tale told across lifetimes. There’s more to Decklee’s story that Darren ever could have guessed, but the real story she has to tell is her own.

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“Jenna Voris beautifully explores the high and low notes of fame, showing that there's no shame in wanting people to know your name, but the choices you make to reach that goal are what really matters. A must-read for anyone who loves layered characters, true-to-life personalities, and country music!”—Jason June, New York Times best-selling author

"I absolutely loved this romantic, page-turning adventure about loving people and places who cannot love you back on your terms. If you've ever tried to make yourself smaller for a world that was never meant to contain you, this book will be a balm to your soul."—Dahlia Adler, author of Home Field Advantage

“Every Time You Hear That Song is the literary equivalent of hitting the open road with the windows down and the radio blasting. A powerful, moving anthem for anyone who’s dared to dream big and grow new roots while discovering the meaning of home. After devouring this book, I’m officially in my Jenna Voris era.”—Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady

“The scavenger hunt book of my dreams! Every Time You Hear That Song is a love letter to the strong hold music has on all of us and the magic that comes with sharing it. I loved following Darren as she hunts down the ultimate prize and finds herself along the way.”—Jenna Miller, author of Out of Character

“Every Time You Hear That Song takes readers on a captivating journey across miles and decades, as two young women chase their dreams and discover who they are. With the fast-paced storytelling and lyrical prose of the best country songs, this book made me a Decklee Cassel and Jenna Voris fan for life!”—Kaitlyn Hill, author of Love from Scratch and Not Here to Stay Friends

★ "Discoveries of love, legacy, and self take center stage in this musical tapestry of a novel."—Kirkus, starred review

★ "Voris teases out tension between a longing for privacy and a desire to live and love out loud in this messy, complicated search for community."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “Though readers can’t hear it, ‘Whiskey Red,’ the fictional ballad at the novel’s heart, hits all the right notes—longing, excitement, the anticipation of inevitable heartbreak—and this classic coming-of-age tale blending a puzzle mystery with country music and romance does too.”—Booklist, starred review

Roadtrips & Scavenger Hunts

Review: Every Time You Hear That Song by @jennavoris
Released: April 2, 2024
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommended by: @bdkennedybooks (Author of A Little Bit Country/My Fair Brady)
The Low-Down: Young Adult. Coming of age. Dual POV/timelines. Bisexual & Lesbian rep. Scavenger hunt. Roadtrips. Angst. Entertainment Industry. Country music.

With dual POV/timelines, we meet our present-day FMC, Darren, as she sets out on a road trip to hunt down clues to a time capsule left by country star, Decklee Cassel. Along the way, Darren will discover secrets about her favorite star's past, as well as secrets about herself.

I really enjoyed each of the characters and this storyline with how much depth there was. While you could see certain plot points coming, there was still an air of mystery. I am also always a sucker for an entertainment plotline. Especially ones that show the angsty emotional trauma of the industry.

"Here, everybody burns until they burn out."

Whenever someone asks me why I left the music industry in Nashville, I'm going to show them this book. There truly is no place like Nashville, but it can also take a piece of who you truly are. Ultimately, you choose the music or you choose yourself. This book perfectly portrayed that.

For Fans of A Little Bit Country, The Last Love Song, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift.

Loved this book!

I really really enjoyed this story. I love books that are mostly interesting story and a little bit of romance. Wonderful!!