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Cynthia Starts a Band Paperback – October 19, 2021

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Eleanor Quinn was America’s sweetheart.

The lead singer in a wildly successful band and dating the most beautiful man in America, she lives a life most could only dream of. Then on the night of her engagement, she vanishes, leaving the world to wonder where and why she has gone. Eleanor sets out on a journey to regain agency in her life, to be something other than “Eleanor Quinn”. She moves to Seattle determined to find herself again. Riddled with self-doubt, she realizes the only way she can ever be free is to share her side of the story. Although starting over is not as simple as she imagined as the ghosts from her past force their way to her. Cynthia Starts a Band tells the story of starting over and discovering who one is when the world isn’t looking.

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Olivia Swindler was raised in Spokane, Washington but resides currently in Grenoble, France. She serves as the Communication Coordinator for Young Life in Europe. Cynthia Starts a Band is her first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan James Fiction (October 19, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631954903
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631954900
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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Olivia Swindler was raised in Spokane, Washington, and lived and worked in France for over five years. The author of Cynthia Starts a Band, she believes that through fiction we can grow and learn from one another, and hopes to create and foster hard, real-life conversations with her novels. Olivia is also a graphic designer and a reader of many, many books. She currently resides in Virginia with her dog, Luna. For more information, visit www.oliviaswindler.com.

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Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED-Not Your Typical Plot
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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This book was such a refreshing read! I really appreciated that even with themes of second chances, secret identity, relationships, courage, etc., this book did not follow the cliché tropes. The characters were likeable, the humor is very relatable and not low hanging fruit jokes, and the storyline is just lovely. The chapters jump from two "perspectives", but it is easy to follow, and it adds to the unpredictability of the plot. There is also a lot of redemption within relationships in this novel, so that is always appreciated!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great bildungsroman!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
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A great read, a well-crafted story from beginning to end! In many ways this is a coming-of-age novel about a modern woman learning to take control of her life. Begins with a bit of a mystery, and the main character's back story is slowly revealed over the course of the book until past and present meet up. Highly suggested for anyone who likes YA.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Summer Read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021
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This novel was just what I needed for a summer holiday read. I was fully engrossed in the story and was truly invested in the fate of the lovable main character. An uplifting tale and a great reminder of the importance of unconditional love, deep community and personal independence. I only wish it came with a sound track! Maybe someday?!? I the meantime I eagerly await the next novel by this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So engaging, and so important!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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I couldn't put this book down!!! An engaging story that wraps you in immediately and has you deeply rooting for the main character, and ended up in a direction I was not expecting. It was such a joy to read, I can't wait for the next book from Olivia Swindler!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating story
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A great read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Celebrity story
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Cynthia Starts a Band tells the story of country band star Eleanor, as she flees her seemingly perfect life to break out on her own.

I enjoyed the detailing of celebrity life, however Eleanor/Cynthia's escape from her famous life did require a lot of suspension of belief. However, it was still an exciting road to go down and explore, as we root for Eleanor/Cynthia to find herself and regain her power.

This book has a lot of potential -- I think it could have benefited from a little more time in edits. Some transitions are abrupt and an overall flow is sometimes lacking. However, Swindler has a lot of potential as an author and this is a book I still encourage readers to check out, especially if you have an interest in celebrity culture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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Wonderful story from a fledgling writer! Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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Highly recommend :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars VERY REAL!
Reviewed in France on July 10, 2021
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I think this was highly impressive for a first book. The characters were well fleshed out and the continuity was good. It was well written and well proofed - didn't find any grammatical or spelling errors! It was an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable read! Get your copy!!!
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