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Synopsis
A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This. In the 1990s, Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna, securing his place among music legends. His tortured-heart lyrics struck a chord. And so did his secret connection to a woman whose love changed all their lives. Who was she? Evie Waters's two grown children discover an iconic photo in an old magazine of a "mystery girl" with Carter: their mother. It all started in a wistful time and place for Evie, her twenty-fifth summer. A young columnist forging her career. Backstage euphoria. A long-shot interview. And an almost cosmic connection with an enigmatic musician on the rise. What happened between them is a hidden story no one, not even Evie's family, knows. Until now. Worlds apart, Carter and Evie finally reveal the story--joyful, regretful, and unforgettable. It was a time when the stars aligned for a love so profound the whole world felt it. It was as if it would last forever.
Is Mayluna appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A nostalgic romance about a legendary rock star and the woman he loved in the 1990s, told through dual timelines. Themes of lost love, regret, and secret relationships; likely contains mild sexual content and adult emotional situations.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include grief, heartbreak, and regret.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in music history and romantic stories about star-crossed lovers from the past will be drawn to this emotional dual-timeline narrative.