Two girls and one boy can only equal disaster right? When best friends, Aurora and the narrator, meet gorgeous musician Jack, the narrator dares to hope for love for herself, but she knows Aurora is irresistible. While they struggle through friendship and young love, they may not realize that Jack is awakening something else...something not human...

ALL OUR PRETTY SONGS reads in a way I haven't encountered often. The narrator uses first person, but she almost seems detached from the story at times. She sees the world and her surroundings is a unique way. She cares about her best friend, practically sister, Aurora so much, but at the same time, you can hear the touches of resentment in her voice. Up until Jack comes into the picture, it is clear that she, at least, feels like she has taken a back seat in her own life, even if that is what she has always wanted. I have read of numerous characters who feel invisible or quiet, but none quite like this narrator. Even after finishing the story, I am not sure if I like that or dislike it. It is merely something different at the moment.

The narrator is exceptionally deep. I love the character development with her. She finds her own journey that she needs to take, whether she wants to or not, or whether she even understands it. I can't say that I liked how her story ended, but it is not unfitting for the character. I can see her continuing to grow once the story is done.

In the end, I didn't love ALL OUR PRETTY SONGS, but something about it still appealed to me. I enjoyed the journey the characters took overall, even if I didn't always like where they went. I will definitely still be looking for more from the author, Sarah McCarry, to see what other directions she takes.