Night Music

★ “Ruby and Oscar’s sweet and intense romance sparkles. Readers will root for them not just as a couple, but as individuals trying their best to understand their gifts and passions while facing pressures from the adult world. A smart, funny, engrossing romance with a social conscience.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“A delightful summer romance that hits all the right notes—frothy, fun, and thoughtful, it never shies away from the realities of social pressure and familial legacy.” —Mackenzi Lee, author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

“Utterly romantic. An enchanting reminder that failure is often the prelude to possibility and that even loss cannot diminish the glory of finding love again.” —Tanaz Bhathena, author of A Girl Like That

“A dreamy summer rom-com that’ll make you believe in love again.” —Bustle
 
“Full of not only sigh-inducing swoons but the social commentary [that Thorne] is talented at writing. —Paste

“Blending first love, music, and one seriously swoony summer in New York, Night Music is a perfect symphony. I loved it.” —Rachel Hawkins, author of Royals
 
“Thorne keeps a complex plot moving . . . This is a timely and romantic story about teens who feel like fish out of water finding the person who understands them.” —Publishers Weekly

“At once a glittering love letter to music and a breakup letter to living the life everyone else expects you to, Night Music is full of heart and humor. It crackles with energy.” —Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Picture Us in the Light
 
“Thorne presents a careful examination of privilege. . . . A thoughtful, nuanced romance.” —Booklist

“Beautiful, heartfelt, aware, and raw, Night Music is a melody I never want to leave my head.” —Lauren Gibaldi, author of This Tiny Perfect World

A Junior Library Guild Selection