Night Songs by Alli Dyer Publishes- 8/11/26


 3.5 Stars- This was a really unique novel that was a blend of magical realism, mystery, music, and horror.  Told from two different points of view, the reader learns about a family curse that kills all the females of a family line at the age of 33 due to a deal with the devil. 


The year is 1995. Rhea, our main character, lost her mother when she was five and has been living with her aunt and uncle since then.  She is not treated well so when she finds out at the age of 18 that her mother was a famous singer and she is now a millionaire, she can't wait to leave home and find out more about her.  The second perspective is about Rhea's mother Lulabelle in 1967.  Lulabelle also lost her mother at a young age and is determined to become a singer since she can always hear music.  She leaves home after an incident and tries to make it big in Nashville.  Both women have a hard road ahead of them.  They both have to overcome secrets and lies as they try to find true love and a way to overcome the curse. 


There were parts of this book that really drew me in as I wanted to know more about the curse and if Rhea was going to survive.  On the other hand there were elements that I didn't care for such as drug abuse and even after the novel is over I feel like there are unanswered questions about what happened.  I do find this book hard to classify as there are so many unique elements.  It was dark and mysterious but there was also romance and characters trying to overcome obstacles.  Overall, I think that anyone who is looking for something a little different would enjoy this novel.


Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for this ARC.  All opinions are my own. 

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