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# The Music of What Happens

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From the award-winning author of Openly Straight , a story about two teens falling in love over a summer that throws everything possible to keep them apart. * "Konigsberg demonstrates once again why he is one of the major voices in LGBTQ literature." -- Booklist , starred review Max: Chill. Sports. Video games. Gay and not a big deal, not to him, not to his mom, not to his buddies. And a secret: An encounter with an older kid that makes it hard to breathe, one that he doesn't want to think about, ever.Jordan: The opposite of chill. Poetry. His "wives" and the Chandler Mall. Never been kissed and searching for Mr. Right, who probably won't like him anyway. And a secret: A spiraling out of control mother, and the knowledge that he's the only one who can keep the family from falling apart.Throw in a rickety, 1980s-era food truck called Coq Au Vinny. Add in prickly pears, cloud eggs, and a murky idea of what's considered locally sourced and organic. Place it all in Mesa, Arizona, in June, where the temp regularly hits 114. And top it off with a touch of undeniable chemistry between utter opposites.Over the course of one summer, two boys will have to face their biggest fears and decide what they're willing to risk -- to get the thing they want the most.

Review: Very well written, Great character development - This is a story that centres around two teenage boys, Max and Jordan. They have both suffered some form of trauma and it has had an impact on their personalities and how they view themselves as people. Max is a sporty guy who comes across as a stereotypical “Dude Bro” he has come out as gay to the people closest to him, his two best friends and his mum and dad, and it’s not a big deal. He has a “Warrior Up” and doesn’t show his feelings easily. Jordan is a highly strung guy who loves poetry and is also openly gay. He has a great dislike for himself, and this isn’t helped by his mother who isn’t very good at living up to her responsibilities. A chance encounter outside a food truck sets them on a journey to help each other overcome their trauma and fall in love. Wow, this story really hit me hard. If I had of searched for trigger warnings before I started reading, I think I would have been able to handle some of the content a bit better (TW: Rape and Mental Abuse in the form of neglect and toxic masculinity) In saying that though, the sexual abuse is never shown, only spoken about in conversations and a hazy flashback, and the mental abuse the characters dealt with was the result of mental health struggles and the patriarchal view of men as being weak if they show emotion. This story really made me FEEL what was going on for both Max and Jordan, both the good and the bad. My heart broke for them when things went wrong, and then I was elated when things went right. I was right with them rooting for things to go their way. They weren’t just characters in a book, they were REAL people, at least that how the writing made me feel I watched as they both actively grew as people through the narrative, learning from their mistakes, and offering each other the support they needed to become better people, for themselves and each other. I would have really liked to see an epilogue to show what happens to them as a couple after everything that happened, But I’m also content with where the story was left. I can imagine the rest for myself …. And yes they are still together and have a thriving food truck business. I wish this book was around when I was younger, but I am glad it is here now as I feel like it could teach a few lessons on how to be good people. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes coming of age, opposites attract, and character driven/development. Just keep the trigger warnings in mind as they can be quite jarring if you are unprepared.
Review: Amazing Book! - Maybe it was fate that Max was drawn to the sad attempt of a food truck when he was. Maybe it was luck. Either way, he finds himself with job, working side by side with Jordan. For Max, making the truck a success means having a summer job. For Jordan it means paying the thousands of dollars he needs to still have a house. Both boys are very different but little by little they get to know each other and become friends. Then they become more. But nothing in life is that simple and reality hits with punches that keep knocking them down. Luckily, they have eachother. This book was good. Not only does it tell a cute love story of boys defying the odds but it bridges tougher topics like rape, race, and mental health. (There are definitely some triggering moments, so read with caution.) While the dialogue between all the friends was really over the top and annoying at times, the characters were overall likeable. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one sitting.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,382,670 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #115 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Sexual Abuse (Books) #144 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Sexual Abuse (Kindle Store) #332 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Prejudice |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well written, Great character development
*by S***S on July 24, 2024*

This is a story that centres around two teenage boys, Max and Jordan. They have both suffered some form of trauma and it has had an impact on their personalities and how they view themselves as people. Max is a sporty guy who comes across as a stereotypical “Dude Bro” he has come out as gay to the people closest to him, his two best friends and his mum and dad, and it’s not a big deal. He has a “Warrior Up” and doesn’t show his feelings easily. Jordan is a highly strung guy who loves poetry and is also openly gay. He has a great dislike for himself, and this isn’t helped by his mother who isn’t very good at living up to her responsibilities. A chance encounter outside a food truck sets them on a journey to help each other overcome their trauma and fall in love. Wow, this story really hit me hard. If I had of searched for trigger warnings before I started reading, I think I would have been able to handle some of the content a bit better (TW: Rape and Mental Abuse in the form of neglect and toxic masculinity) In saying that though, the sexual abuse is never shown, only spoken about in conversations and a hazy flashback, and the mental abuse the characters dealt with was the result of mental health struggles and the patriarchal view of men as being weak if they show emotion. This story really made me FEEL what was going on for both Max and Jordan, both the good and the bad. My heart broke for them when things went wrong, and then I was elated when things went right. I was right with them rooting for things to go their way. They weren’t just characters in a book, they were REAL people, at least that how the writing made me feel I watched as they both actively grew as people through the narrative, learning from their mistakes, and offering each other the support they needed to become better people, for themselves and each other. I would have really liked to see an epilogue to show what happens to them as a couple after everything that happened, But I’m also content with where the story was left. I can imagine the rest for myself …. And yes they are still together and have a thriving food truck business. I wish this book was around when I was younger, but I am glad it is here now as I feel like it could teach a few lessons on how to be good people. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes coming of age, opposites attract, and character driven/development. Just keep the trigger warnings in mind as they can be quite jarring if you are unprepared.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Book!
*by C***1 on June 16, 2021*

Maybe it was fate that Max was drawn to the sad attempt of a food truck when he was. Maybe it was luck. Either way, he finds himself with job, working side by side with Jordan. For Max, making the truck a success means having a summer job. For Jordan it means paying the thousands of dollars he needs to still have a house. Both boys are very different but little by little they get to know each other and become friends. Then they become more. But nothing in life is that simple and reality hits with punches that keep knocking them down. Luckily, they have eachother. This book was good. Not only does it tell a cute love story of boys defying the odds but it bridges tougher topics like rape, race, and mental health. (There are definitely some triggering moments, so read with caution.) While the dialogue between all the friends was really over the top and annoying at times, the characters were overall likeable. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one sitting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book!
*by W***D on March 18, 2019*

The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg is a contemporary YA love story between two boys going through a rough time in their lives. Jordan and his mom attempt to start running their food truck when Max happens to check the truck out. What he sees has him volunteering to help work on the truck for the summer and make it a successful business. Now that's just a small part of the story but I hate spoilers. This book was so wonderful, that you should read it and find out for yourself what else happened. It was beautifully written. Konigsberg is one of my favorite authors for his ability to write these amazing characters that I get so caught up in. I find myself thinking about them long after the book is closed and wondering what else is happening in their lives. I absolutely loved that Jordan and Max were there for one another during what was probably the worst days of each of their lives. If they had to go through things without one another, they may not have been able to. I appreciate that Max immediately saw Jordan and not any of his flaws. This was a boy who thought very little of himself and Max helped him grow and change. The parental roles were so significant in both of their lives and making them who they were. Jordan's more so than Max but Max deserved better than what he got from his father. He hid his pain thanks to his fathers influence. As I read through this, it sounds more like a book report than a review. But to the point, I loved it and highly recommend this as well as his other books.

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