Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Echoes of a Silent Song by Amanda Wen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Echoes of a Silent Song
Series: Melodies and Memories #1
Author: Amanda Wen
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Genre: Split-time Romance
A split-time romance from an award-winning author
When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight's goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible.
As the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, Peterson-native Blair Emerson has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day.
But then they discover an unsigned, unfinished, and handwritten choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Blair and Callum work to determine if the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core.
With rhythm and flair, Amanda Wen takes readers on an unexpected journey into the depths of a small town's history in this riveting first book in the Melodies and Memories duology.
Review:
This split-time story took me by surprise. There is a mystery of the suicide of a high school student from the past that plays a major part in the present day story. Blair Emerson and Callum Knight must work together to find musical pieces for the students to perform and in doing so come across a beautiful and haunting piece in the school’s musical library. I loved the way in which Ms. Wen wove the two stories together; there were surprising turns that were better than what I had hoped would happen. I particularly loved the ending for both stories.
Things to enjoy:
multiple POVs
workplace romance
choral director/accompanist
enemies to more
faith thread
justice
I am not a musician, so many of the references about music and specific pieces were at times difficult for me to connect with. But, I found the story intriguing and I’m so glad I read it. I was fascinated to read about the composition process of both Iris and Callum’s pieces.
I highly recommend reading this book. I received a copy of the book from the publisher, NetGalley, and JustRead Publicity Tours. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review.
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About the Author
Amanda Wen is a Carol– and Selah Award–winning and Parable best-selling author of inspirational romance and split-time women’s fiction, including Roots of Wood and Stone, The Songs That Could Have Been, and The Rhythm of Fractured Grace. She is also a professional musician. She lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband and three children.
Connect with Amanda by visiting amandawen.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Echoes of a Silent Song and a $20 Amazon gift card!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 29, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on November 5, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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