From Goodreads: A guitar, a box of junk, and a pile of trouble…
Fifteen-year-old Otter is in a dark place. When he loses his mom to cancer, Child Services wants to put him in foster care, or even a home for troubled youth.
Living on his own, he’s one bad decision away from the street. His band’s first gig is only two weeks away, but his crush on their new lead singer has him tied in knots.
Then he inherits a box of random junk from a dead grandfather he barely knew. Can his grandfather’s memories help Otter win the girl of his dreams, reconnect with his family, and keep him out of juvenile detention…maybe even become a rock star?
Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review
Published: Kindle Edition: March 1st 2020 by Bear Paw Publishing
My Thoughts: 15 year old Otter isn’t doing very well since he lost his mother to cancer and then he inherits a box of seemingly useless junk and ends up on a magical trip back through his grandfathers past.
While reading this story I must say that I found myself comparing Otters situation to mine when lost my grandmother as a young teen. Because while I had my mom I still found myself spiraling out of control with bad crowds and depression much like Otter did.
But Just like Otter I was lucky enough to have people who did want to help me.
There were many characters I liked but there were also quite a few I didn’t.
For instance every time Zeke made an appearance I want to throw my E-Reader across the room.
At first I really hated Otter aka Mike’s aunt quite a bit but I loved her character growth that happened as the story progressed.
I do wish there had been a bit more of a musical influence then there was because while there was a few 90’s and later music I think we could have benefited with a bit more.
I give this story ⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of five stars and I highly advise you to check this book out soon!
Lynn's Tidbits 