Virtuosity
“An intoxicating blend of passion,vulnerability, and the desire to have it all, no matter the cost. A mesmerizingread.” —Lauren Myracle, bestselling author ofShineandttyl“Passionate and true,Virtuositysingsfrom first page to last.” —Sarah Ockler, author ofFixing DelilahandTwentyBoy Summer“Beautiful writing, a swoon-worthyromance, and tension that will keep you turning the pages.Virtuosityispitch-perfect.” —Lauren Barnholdt, author ofSometimes It HappensandTwo-wayStreet"Heartfelt, gripping, and unflinchingly authentic.VIRTUOSITY will change the way you think about music." --Antony John,author ofFive Flavors of Dumb"Martinez brings this overwrought world totense, quivering life and guides readers through it confidently. A brilliantdebut." -Kirkus STARRED REVIEW“Riveting... A beautifully written story….The portrayal of Carmen’s world, in which every performance is terrifying and even one stumble could end her career, is unique and convincing. The novel builds to a satisfying finish as the competition arrives and Carmen discovers a terrible secret. Even readers without much interest in music will enjoy this exceptional novel.” --School Library Journal“This story of violin prodigies will elevate readers, lifting them above the standard YA romance offerings and delivering a wise yet endearing love story….Well-developed, with flawed but likeable characters. Any teen who has felt pressured to succeed will easily identify with Carmen and Jeremy, and romantics will find themselves cheering for the star-crossed lovers.” - Library Media Connection“Martinez has a gift for making classical violinaccessible and understandable to even the most tone-deaf reader. The twists inthe pair’s love affair, combined with the turns in their careers, catapult thisnovel from sweet romance to tour de force. Decisions are never easy, but willthe cost of winning—or losing—be too high?” —Booklist