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  Deep Cuts, Holly Brickley
  Crown, 9780593799086, February 25, 2025 (Fiction)
  

  “Deep Cuts is the ultimate love letter to music. Structured like a mixtape, each chapter is named after a different track, and listening to the songs while reading greatly enhances the experience. Percy is an unforgettable protagonist — messy in the best way — and I couldn’t get enough of her will-they-won’t-they with Joe. A must-read for anyone who knows the definition of ‘Indie Sleaze.’ ”

  —Sophie Chen, Belmont Books, Belmont, MA
  
  

  “I dare you to not immediately fall into a torturous situationship with the talented, prideful, idiot millennials at the heart of this novel. By the end of Deep Cut’s first chapter, I knew it was headed straight for my re-read pile — whenever I’m in a slump, I’ll be reaching for this book to remind me what an all-hits-no-skips reading experience is like.”

  —Austin Carter, Pocket Books Shop, Lancaster, PA
  

   

  “Deep Cuts does for millennials what Reality Bites did for Gen X — tapping into the angst and uncertainty of a generation of self-determined twenty-somethings navigating a world where everyone wants to be a star without putting in the hard work. With an edgy, immersive soundtrack woven throughout the narrative, the novel dives into the turbulent relationship between a singer and a songwriter, each vying for authorship and wrestling with the meaning of their art. Much like Reality Bites, the protagonist, Percy, finds herself falling for the wrong guy, entangling her in a messy but relatable relationship. With sharp character development, dynamic settings, and an atmosphere sure to resonate with music lovers, Deep Cuts hits all the right notes for a crowd-pleasing read.”

  —Dave Suiter, {pages} a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA