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Where the Rhythm Takes You

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Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass is a vibrant coming-of-age story set against the lush backdrop of Tobago. It follows the journey of a young woman named Reyna who navigates her emotions and future as her childhood friend and former love, who is now a globally famous musician, returns home. The narrative beautifully weaves themes of self-discovery, cultural identity, and the beats of music into Reyna's evolving world.
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Where the Rhythm Takes You

Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Where the Rhythm Takes You is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances.

Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her family’s gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago.

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Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Where the Rhythm Takes You is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances.

Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her family’s gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago. But what once seemed like paradise is starting to feel more like purgatory. It’s been two years since Reyna’s mother passed away, two years since Aiden—her childhood best friend, first kiss, first love, first everything—left the island to pursue his music dreams.

Reyna’s friends are all planning their futures and heading abroad. Even Daddy seems to want to move on, leaving her to try to keep the Plumeria running.

And that’s when Aiden comes roaring back into her life—as a VIP guest at the resort.

Aiden is now one-third of DJ Bacchanal—the latest, hottest music group on the scene. While Reyna has stayed exactly where he left her, Aiden has returned to Tobago with his Grammy-nominated band and two gorgeous LA socialites. And he may (or may not be) dating one of them...

“What a delightful debut! It’s like the perfect island vacation: breezy, warm, romantic, lots of soul searching, and full to the brim with love.” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author

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Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass has been praised for its engaging Caribbean setting and rich character development, drawing inspiration from Jane Austen's Persuasion. Reviewers have highlighted it as a delightful debut blending romance and self-discovery amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Tobago. Readers are likely to appreciate the protagonist, Reyna, as she navigates love and dreams, all complemented by the enchanting soca rhythms.

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ISBN: 9780063018532

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 263g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Sarah Dass was born in Trinidad but has lived in Tobago since she was two years old. She graduated from University College London. She now works in Tobago as an office administrator by day and writes stories about the Caribbean by night. When she's not writing, she's reading or taking walks with her dachshund, named Stella. Sarah's debut novel is inspired by her childhood, spent in a seaside hotel.

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