Book Review: Brand New Sky

Title: Brand New Sky

Author: Heidi Hutchinson

Genre: NA Romance

Reviewer: Aly

Book Blurb:

When the dark clouds gather, find a patch of blue sky.

And chase it into tomorrow.

Sway Schaeffer had always known music was going to be a part of his life. It wasn't until he picked up an electric bass in high school that he thought he might actually have fun with it. Raised by classical musicians with the expectation to follow in their footsteps, Sway had gotten used to not caring what other people thought of his choices. 

He had made it a habit early on in his career to find the bright side to every situation, even when others—including his fellow bandmates—disagreed with his methods. Or misinterpreted them entirely. 

Ryan Zacherson is a moderately successful romance writer. She enjoys her quiet life and does not enjoy surprises. She's tense, suspicious, and completely thrown off by the rock star that has happened to move in next door. She's not looking for an adventure. Or a fling. Or anything really.

But she keeps finding herself drawn further and further into the whirlwind that is Sway's life.

For the first time ever, she feels like she can be herself... and be loved for it.

When life interrupts, and reality checks back in, will what they have built together be solid enough to survive the hurricane that is part of the Double Blind Study world? Or will they be torn apart by simple doubt, drama, and pride?

Review:

So, this book…..alright, I’m gonna admit it, there might have been tears shed….like literally tears pouring down my face as I started this book because this is it...the end….no more Double Blind Study. And that literally hurts my heart. It’s been a tough journey and I’ve loved every moment of it. I wasn’t going to mention it here but I think it really belongs here. But the ending….I think that just completed the series on a note that readers can be happy with and that was a beautiful way to finish the series. So, yes….I swear I’m going to try and stay away from the ellipses now guys.

The first scene in the Double Blind Study books start at the same spot but with different perspectives. And I have to say that this was one of the two perspectives I was really looking forward to. And I wasn’t disappointed. Heidi Hutchinson really gave me a new perspective on Sway and what was going on at that point. And I think she handled it in a really great way.

Brand New Sky had a lot of craziness going on plot wise but it also had moments that were beautiful and bittersweet with the Double Blind Study guys and gals. And again, tears may have appeared. But the way it was written just kept reminding me that this is kind of the end before they maybe not go their own way but start being a little more separate than they have been before. And that kind of hurt deep down. But at the same time, it was so so so beautiful to see their family interact and accept Ryan as one of their own.

Speaking of Ryan, she’s certainly an intriguing character who I can honestly say is different from any other character I can recall. And I liked her. As well as Miles.

Heidi Hutchinson does a good job at creating her characters, writing their stories and giving enough flavor to keep the readers interested but also have moments like those with the Double Blind Study group hanging out, being a family.

So, that’s it. If you haven’t read the Double Blind Study series and don’t like reading series’ that aren’t complete, then you should now give the guys of Double Blind Study a chance!

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