There are important things than first kisses Like section chair And scholarships My rival literally has every advantage If I have to break his heart to win who would blame me I want nothing than a music scholarship to college but it s not guaranteed When our section chair leaves for a new school giving me one last chance to try out I know this is my moment Or it would be if Tristan Scorzi the flakiest guy in band didn t inexplicably decide to try out as well He doesn t know it but it s on because if I can t get him to blow his try out it s basically a guaranteed win for him. Since he seems to have started out the school year by singling me out as the main recipient of his excessive charm I have two throw the player off his music game by bringing him to his knees or give up on winning the chair for myself Breaking his heart might be totally doable just as long as I can steel my heart enough to do what needs doing and as long as that pesky crush I had on him from freshman and sopho year doesn t rear it s ugly head again. Once Upon a Band Nerd is a series created for former band nerds and parents of band nerds Like the best of all YA contemporary it s full of deep feelings angsty insecure main characters and forced proximity Look for book 3 Dating the Drum Major Marissa and Farnsworth s story in September of 2024 Hating On My Clarinet Rival Sweet YA Contemporary Once Upon a Band Nerd Book 2 Second book in the series about a circle of friends who are all members of the school band This time it s Tristan and Phoebe s story the eternal rivals who end up competing against for the section chair and also complete opposites Phoebe is determined with her goals and future mapped out whereas Tristan is the rich boy with no worries a player with girls swooning at his feet I must admit I was definitely Team Tristan as he was so sweet and likeable Phoebe was sometimes a bit too much probably because she had to work for what she wanted Anyway they say opposites attract Cute read which already sets the scene for the next couple Ethan and Charity the besties Can t wait Hating On My Clarinet Rival Sweet YA Contemporary Once Upon a Band Nerd Book 2 High school band students Rich kid who doesn t have to try yet still good at everything vs average teen who has to work hard for everything Typical high school romance gamesI received a copy of this book from the author Review voluntarily given Hating On My Clarinet Rival Sweet YA Contemporary Once Upon a Band Nerd Book 2