BLOGWORDS – Friday 31 October 2025 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – BOOK REVIEW – ECHOES OF A SILENT SONG by AMANDA WEN
BLOGWORDS – Friday 31 October 2025 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – BOOK REVIEW – ECHOES OF A SILENT SONG by AMANDA WEN
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REVIEWS-DAY - BOOK REVIEW – ECHOES OF A SILENT SONG by AMANDA WEN
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Echoes of a Silent Song by Amanda Wen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
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
THE BLURB
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.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Kregel Publications | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook | BookBub | Bookshop
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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.
MY REVIEW
As a musician and would-be vocal music major, this story resonated with me deeply, touching me in ways no other story has.
I wanted to shake Blair for being so contentious and judgmental. And untrusting. Then again, I totally understand her reasons. Not to mention, Callum’s indifference, nay resentment at being ‘reduced’ to teaching. After all, he was a professional, not some second rate amateur.
And they had to work together.
Ms. Wen creates not only very real and believable characters, but touches on something deep and profound—how the creative process comes alive in the soul and mind of the creator, something this reader (who is also a writer) can very much relate to.
The layers of this story, the twists and turns—and especially the music—held my interest like few other stories. The added spiritual dimension gave even more meaning.
The scene in Champaign-Urbana was perfect. Sorry, [SPOILER]
The intrigue of a dual timeline was yet another layer to hold the reader’s interest. Especially when tragedy strikes.
And I gotta say, that twist at the end—totally did NOT see that coming!
Bravo, Ms. Wen! A new-to-me author, who is now one of my most favorite authors. And whose books will find their way to my TBR pile.
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NOTES
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I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
TOUR GIVEAWAY
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(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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