Crush

by S R Silcox

Maddie Lambert's star is on the rise. Fame and fortune are hers for the taking. But when her controlling manager/father tries to break up her band, Maddie cancels the tour and runs away to get her head straight. Falling for a country girl wasn't part of her plan, but Tess Copeland might be the one who can remind Maddie what she loves about music.
Tess Copeland is gearing up for her family's annual Crush Festival, but a corrupt Councillor threatens to shut them down. Tess must pull out all the stops to save it, but does the mysterious new girl, Maddie, hold the key to the Crush Festival's success?
Crush was shortlisted for the 2020 Matilda Children's Literature Award.

292 pages, Hardcover

Published May 1, 2023

Reviews

[Neen Cohen]

I love everything about this book. The writing, the characters and, for me the familiar landscape and world. Tess is a country girl who goes to her Pop and Nan's farm to help prep for the Crush festival instead of going to schoolies.
Maddie is visiting in a desperate need to escape the pressures of a life she hasn't enjoyed for far too long.
The two meet, hit it off, and then both of their worlds shift.

Brilliant banter, and friendships, as well as wonderful family dynamics. I loved it!

[Alia 𑣲]

Cute and sweet- enjoyed the story however the writing style was very similar to reading a book for primary school children. However overall it was enjoyable!