Comment

Jul 05, 2018cloverdaleteenbookreviewproject1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Suspense, romance, joy and wonder are only some of words that describe Someday, Somewhere. The reason for the vast vocabulary is because this book took you on a roller coaster that passed by all of those stops and more. The novel was packed with thrilling moments of adventure and self-discovery as well as love. The captivating story is told by two points of view, a talented violinist living in the city who has goals and never stops working for them, and a young girl struggling to stay afloat in a small town with dreams to dance her way past the stars. Upon seeing Ben for the first time performing at Carnegie Hall while on a school trip, Dominique knows that he is going to be a special part of her life. Their love story kicks off when from the help of her best-friend she receives the courage to travel back into the city to find him. Ben shows Dominique a new world like she’s never seen before full of adventure and possibilities and in return she shows Ben the power of appreciation and creativity. Together the two discover love in new lights, but even the lights of new hope can go out when put against the shadow of a secret. There were many moments in this book where the descriptive writing was exquisite, making them my favorite parts. Such as When Dominique is being shown around the great city of New York, it really felt like as the reader I was seeing it all for the first time too in a magical atmosphere Ben created. I also really appreciated the moments in the book when it sowed the struggles of the characters because it gave the love story realistic scenarios that happen in most relationships. The only thing I would change is I wish that it was longer! In the sense that I wanted more but also because I feel that the ending needed a longer explanation. I recommend Someday, Somewhere to anyone from the ages 13+ It really has something for everyone. I give it 4 stars out of 5 for its beautiful imagery and captivating story. While reading you will get sucked into a word where the only thing really holding you back is yourself. It was a privilege to read such a climactic story. (Reviewed by Sydney DY for the CloverdaleTeenBookReviewProject)