Candidly Cline, Kathryn Ormsbee
Candidly Cline, Kathryn Ormsbee
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Candidly Cline

Author: Kathryn Ormsbee

Narrator: Lauren Ezzo

Unabridged: 7 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/09/2021


Synopsis

A must-read for fans of Julie Murphy and Ashley Herring Blake, this queer coming-of-age story from critically acclaimed author Kathryn Ormsbee sings with heart, warmth, and hope. An ALA Rainbow Book List selection!Born in Paris, Kentucky, and raised on her gram’s favorite country music, Cline Alden is a girl with big dreams and a heart full of song. When she finds out about a young musicians’ workshop a few towns over, Cline sweet-talks, saves, and maybe fibs her way into her first step toward musical stardom.But her big dreams never prepared her for the butterflies she feels surrounded by so many other talented kids—especially Sylvie, who gives Cline the type of butterflies she’s only ever heard about in love songs.As she learns to make music of her own, Cline begins to realize how much of herself she’s been holding back. But now, there’s a new song taking shape in her heart—if only she can find her voice and sing it.“Empowering, affirming, and sweet as all get-out.” —Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of Drum Roll, Please

About Kathryn Ormsbee

Kathryn Ormsbee was born and raised in central Kentucky. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her wife and their pup. She is the author of several books for young readers, including Candidly Cline, The House in Poplar Wood, and The Water and the Wild. You can find her online at www.kathrynormsbee.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Eliza on November 13, 2021

I am obsessed with Cline Alden! I absolutely loved this sapphic middle grade story from Kathryn Ormsbree, where thirteen year old Cline Alden wants to attend a music work shop to aid in her dreams of becoming a singer/songwriter. We follow her home life and everything she has to do to make her dream......more

Goodreads review by Nev on December 19, 2021

I just really love queer middle grade stories and books centered around music. Candidly Cline follows Cline, a 13 year old girl who wants to be a musician despite her mom’s disapproval. When an opportunity appears for her to attend a young songwriters workshop she decides to go in secret. There she......more

Goodreads review by Raith on January 22, 2023

This was a good read & def a book I wish middle school me had.......more

Goodreads review by Scarlett on February 14, 2025

Really sweet. Always had parts that you sometimes could see coming but it was amazing and I read absolutely read it again......more

Goodreads review by Gabriella on May 18, 2021

Thank you to HarperCollins and NetGalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will release November 9, 2021. "My musical dream feels delicate. Like, if I share it with too many people, it might dissolve in my hands." Can I speak... candidly? This book is marvelous. From......more