It was OK but not the best book I've read.

This story took a different path than expected and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Believable characters and storyline. I have bought additional copies for friends and family.

This was a pretty typical Christian book with some things that set it apart from other books in the genre. Adding in the author's love of country music and following Jennifer as she rose from obscurity did make this somewhat intriguing at times. I also love country music, and the insight into this amazing industry often captured my imagination and made me think about the stories of some of the current country stars.

The gospel was presented in its entirety in this book, but sometimes it seemed a little forced or even out of place. I was glad to see the ending occurred as it did, but it was pretty predictable. There was nothing that really took me by surprise, and everything happened like you thought it would. That makes it a light-hearted, easy-to-read book.

It was good to have the inclusion of the Nashville floods from a couple years ago because that is something that time has forgotten. I am also pleased to report that there was no profanity nor sex scenes included--a nice, clean read. I did feel a couple loose ends were never tied up, but that happens in books now and then.

If you are looking for a feel-good book that appeals to country music fans, this would be a book to read. Nothing deep, but this is an unpretentious book that happens just as it should.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

Jennifer is sure that being a country music star will be everything she has dreamed it should be. After a few years of struggling she finally gets her break. Will it be everything she needs or will it leave her wanting something different?

This book has a great story line. A young person wanting to be a music star and getting more then they expected. I liked that it wasn't' a book about just positive things that happened to the character. I liked that hardships were shown as well as a real relationship with the Lord.

The book was well written and the story flowed well. The main characters, especially Jennifer, could really be just about any young person starting out in the music industry. I thought her actions were true to her character, meaning the actions she took were in step with who she was portrayed as.

I gave this book 5/5 stars because the story held my interest and the characters were enjoyable.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

Julie L. Cannon in her new book, "Twang" published by Abingdon Press brings us into the life of Jennifer Clodfelter.

From the back cover: A story about the therapeutic powers of friendship, faith and music.

Twenty‐three‐year‐old Jennifer Clodfelter believes she is destined to be a country music star. When her passion, determination, and homemade demos were rejected by every music label in Nashville, she

refused to give up. In just three years, a combination of guts and raw talent have propelled her on a journey of fame beyond her wildest dreams.

Now Jennifer has all she ever wanted only to discover that there is a dark side to the glitz and number one hits. Now she will have to decide whether to sing her pain to a loving audience or find the courage and faith to face the music in the private studio of her heart.

Let's face it we need others to support our dreams. Those individuals who have authority over us and raise us we look to tell us we can do what we want to do. Our souls are crushed when we are told we will never amount o anything and we are worthless. Jennifer believes otherwise. She feels that she is a singer and goes to Nashville to prove it. She succeeds. However there comes a moment when she learns that just because you are singing a song about pain doesn't mean that it will go away. Jennifer has to learn that she needs God for that. This was an interesting book, filled with much truth and insight. I liked it.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Abingdon Press. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."