Live Out Loud (Toronto Collection)

Ive read the whole Toronto series to date and have enjoyed them. They are fun, easy reads that have a good message of figuring out who you want to be and not who others expect you to be. And of course the predictable romance, but lets be honest thats why we really read these.

When I first read Planning to Live, I didnt think that I would ever love a Heather-book as much or identify with a character more than Rhiannon. Live Out Loud completely blew me away from the first chapter. It is a beautifully written, eye opening tale of a woman (Amy) torn between living the life she wants and the life she thinks she should want. The truth is, sometimes we dont know how much we want something until its within our grasp and all pretenses are dropped. Misty Will learn to live her dreams, if she can forgive herself and let go of the past.

Ive been reading a few of Wardells books for some light summer reading and this is my favorite so far. The main characters had depth and developed with the story. The storyline was tight and had something interesting going on most of the time. Mistys internal struggles were believable and made me care what happened to her. The ending was satisfying and was what the story was leading up to all along. There was a surprising amount of depth to this one and addressed some tough issues. Amy/Misty also has her own issues to work through and comes shining through with the help of good friends. It is a positive story of overcoming, of discovering and following your dreams.

Live Out Loud is not your average girl-turned-superstar story. Amy is a songwriter with dreams of opening a center for teenage girls. It is to honor her deceased best friends memory and to carry out their plan. All she needs is start-up money. Then Amys friend posts a live performance on her blog and suddenly Amy is an internet sensation. She had gone viral. Becoming a pop princess was the perfect, quick solution to raising money for the center. It isnt long before Amy comes to love her music career, Mistys crazy colorful costumes and the media attention. But everything isnt so great off stage. Vague faxes are sent with creepy messages. Her boyfriend seems distant and clearly not supportive of his pop princess girlfriend. And someone from the past exposes her secret through blackmail. Meanwhile, Amy struggles to maintain her true identity, in the midst of Misty stardom. This was my first book read by Heather Wardell, but not the last. Ive already downloaded another one of her eBooks titled Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo (currently free for Kindle or NOOKbook). Her writing style is clear, organized and easy to read. The main characters situation seemed unrealistic though. I understand how easy it is to get famous after going viral. But getting signed so quickly, releasing new music every week and touring North America and Europe happened a bit too fast. Putting that aside, I enjoyed reading Live Out Loud. The eBook can be purchased for only $.99 so download a copy today. I recommend it for light reading, music industry lovers and those who seek a dream. Amys determination in reaching her ultimate goal and working for her dream is inspiring. Disclaimer: This book was received from the author for review purposes. In no way does it influence my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Literary Marie of Precision Reviews

This was a light and enjoyable reading. It kept my interest and was entertaining. It is a good read for a relaxing weekend.

Just as Mistys songs were written to inspire and change lives for the better, so was this book. To some, Mistys character, though with flaws, may come across as too good to be true. I would probably have thought so myself, but I chose to look past that and focus instead on what I believe is the books real purpose. Theres a handful really: be yourself, learn from your mistakes, move on, pursue what you believe in especially if its something good, choose your friends, take time to stop and relax, etc. Its a great book for young people to draw inspiration from; not preachy at all, and very easy to read. A few months back, I did a marathon reading of Ms. Wardells books, going through the Toronto series in chronological order. I stopped and left three more books unread. Now Ive got two more left, and I will definitely read the next one right after I hit submit for this review.

I love every book written by Heather Wardell. This one was a great journey and entertaining. I loved the growth of the main characters and the style of the writing makes it easy and interesting to read.

Have you ever started a book and just couldnt wait to find out what was going to happen to a character? With Live Out Loud by Heather Wardell, I fell in love with Amy/Misty our main character from the beginning and from chapter to chapter I became even more intrigued as to where she was going to go next. From the people that she was surrounded with to those who came in and out of her life, they were unique but shaped this character into the one she became at the end. I always look to the extra characters because I enjoy seeing how they affect a character in both positive and negative ways. I am never a spoiler, but I will say that she ended up with a great guy, but the book didnt just end there. As some girlie books do, once the main character gets the guy, the reader is to find complete happiness in this solution. Wardell didnt end there. She made her characters go through a little more angst before they found complete satisfaction in who they were and what they wanted in life. Isnt that true for all of us? Sure when we get the guy we are happy, but no one is complete with just a relationship, you need more than that to be a whole person. So off my self-motivating rant - this book is worth the read. If you enjoy following a character through self-exploration and being a sideline cheerleader as she finds what is truly important to her.

This was a fun read. I enjoyed the characters and I enjoy reading stories about the music industry. I have bought 2 more of Heather Wardells Toronto series books and I am looking forward to reading them also.

this entire series is an incredibly fun, light read to put you into good spirits. i definitely recommend them all!