About Grenade Bouquets
I had stars in my eyes and I couldn’t see around them…
The year is 1995 and my parents finally allowed me to take the summer to tour in a VW van across the country with my boyfriend Evan and our band. Yes, our band – my dream to be a singer was becoming reality.
Even with Clarissa, Evan’s jealous ex-girlfriend, as the lead singer, it’s my presence on stage that leads us to a major record deal. There are moments you’ll always remember in life, but I can’t imagine anything more cool than hearing your song on the radio for the first time.
But being a Rockstar isn’t as easy as it sounds. Alcohol and pot ended up being my coping mechanisms as I created tension with everyone around me, hurt my still blossoming relationship, and continued learning how to deal with my sister’s death.
A love letter to the nineties and a journey of a girl becoming a woman, Grenade Bouquets charts the rollercoaster ride of a band primed to explode on the scene, as long as they keep from actually exploding.
Praise
“An engaging ’90s pastiche with an earnest heart beating at its center.” – Kirkus Reviews on Runaway Train.
“Like its predecessor, [Grenade Bouquets] is raw, emotional, and angsty, as well as a nostalgic read for those of us who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s. ” – Goodreads Reviewer
“After enjoying the first book, I was looking forward to reading Grenade Bouquets, which I found to be a very satisfying sequel. I loved a lot of things that I enjoyed in the first book: all of the 90s references, the honest and unapologetic narration of Nico and the complete submersion into a world of music and grunge. I loved Daisy Jones & The Six and this definitely gave me similar vibes!” – Goodreads Reviewer