Quick Review

What's Handed Down by Joelle Cullen is the first book promoted by Indie Boom Town. I love this group and I am so excited to share this book with you!

Here’s the official blurb:

Beautiful and exceptionally talented, pianist Emilia Graham should feel like she’s on top of the world. After all, she’s living her dream of headlining a 4 week residency in one of the most prestigious music halls in Europe. But overwhelmed with grief over the death of her mother, she channels all her energy and focus into fulfilling her mom’s biggest dream of being named one of the Top 5 Greatest Musicians under Thirty, believing it is the key to finding the happiness she so longs for.

Despite her hesitation, the quaint English village of Berkingsley quickly draws her in, with its beautiful running trails, delicious local fare (and always flowing pints of ale), and friendly, though meddlesome residents, especially Theo Collins, the gorgeous blue-eyed, town favorite with his own hidden past. Won over by his charm, latte-making skills,and ability to make her feel something other than sadness, Emilia’s focus quickly drifts away from her goals. She soon finds herself distracted by her growing feelings for a man and village she will soon be leaving, resulting in mistakes on stage in front of thousands of people, including the critics who will be deciding the fate of her happiness. 

When she discovers a decades-old village secret, Emilia must decide if there is more to life than just her music. With her piano career on the line, can she confront her past and allow love into her future? If not, her mother won’t be the only one she is letting down.