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Solo

by Gr O'Brien

A coming-of-age story in verse, with music at its heart

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    2025 An Post Irish Book Awards — International Education Services Teen & YA Book of the Year winner

    Winner of the International Education Services Teen & YA Book of the Year at the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards

AlbakiReads Editorial

A coming-of-age story in verse, with music at its heart

Daisy’s world is shaped by classical music, a close friendship, and her place within a family dominated by the bond between her twin brothers. When a sudden breakup cuts her off from music, the story brings together heartbreak, changing friendships, and mounting family strain, including her father’s illness. The verse-novel form frames Daisy’s uncertainty as she considers whether to return to an earlier version of herself or move toward a new one. Music is more than a background interest here: it is central to how Daisy understands her life and what she has lost.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in coming-of-age fiction in verse.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about music, family relationships, and recovering after heartbreak.

Themes

Heartbreak and recoveryMusic and identitySibling and family dynamicsFriendship and change

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Book overview

Winner of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards' International Education Services Teen & YA Book of the Year

A lyrical YA verse novel about a teenager's journey to heal from heartbreak, rediscover her inner strength, and find harmony again - perfect for readers who love emotional, empowering coming-of-age stories.

Daisy can feel like a solo act at home. On the outside of her twin brothers' intense relationship, she leans towards her parents, particularly her father, for support. As a passionate classical musician, she is not wildly popular at school, but she has one close friend and a life filled with musical performance. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her, and Daisy is left disconnected from her one true love, music.

When she makes a new friend at school, mysterious Flora, Daisy finds a glimmer of peace in her chaotic life. Just as everything seems to be getting better, they all fall apart. Family tensions heighten as Daisy's dad falls ill and Daisy needs to decide should she find her way back to who she was or look towards who she is going to become.

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I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

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