The Adult Hint

We’re beyond thrilled to unveil our September Adult Hint: They Were The Music! 🎸🎤

This month, we're bringing you an extraordinary Once Upon a Book Club Experience Edition that’s packed with breathtaking features. Here's what you can look forward to:

🎸 An exclusive, custom dust jacket, thoughtfully designed by our OUABC team⁠

🎤 Gorgeous digital edges that make the book pop

🎸 Unique foiling on the fabric hardcase that adds a touch of magic

🎤 Stunning custom endpapers to elevate your reading experience

🎸 A matching signed bookplate from the author, adding that perfect personal touch

Prepare to be captivated by the latest masterpiece from the author of the New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, Lucky. This novel is a spellbinding tale of rock ‘n’ roll and star-crossed love. It follows a grunge-era musician on a gripping journey to uncover the truth about her husband and music partner, who mysteriously vanished years ago.

He was the troubled face of rock ‘n’ roll—until he vanished without a trace.

She was one half of a legendary rock ‘n’ roll duo, though she was always more misunderstood and less adored than her bandmate and soulmate. Despite being the genius behind the songs that launched them into the stratosphere of fame—first in Seattle’s grunge scene and then globally—she never won the public's favor like he did. Since his disappearance five years ago, the public’s animosity towards her has only grown, leaving her desperate to escape the spotlight.

What she doesn’t expect is the shocking discovery she makes at her new retreat in the German countryside: a sullen teenage girl next door—a superfan of her band—claims to have proof that her bandmate is not only alive but has been sending secret messages to her. And they need to find them, fast.

Embark on a cross-continent adventure with two misunderstood souls, united by their love of music, in this heart-pounding novel that’s both a tribute to the 90s and a poignant exploration of the price of fame.

This stunning exclusive edition is on sale now through September 14th (or until we sell out), and trust us, it won't last long. Boxes are expected to ship in late September, just after the book’s release on September 24th.

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