One of my favorite lines from a movie is “Just keep swimming”. Swim through all your problems and over come them. That is what Ginger Scott brings to us in her new book Drummer Girl. The story of two teenagers battling through the secrets and darkness that has always been such a big part of their lives.
Arizona is a band nerd in high school. Her drumming skills have made her lead in the marching band but now they have caught the attention of someone else. The new kid on the street who happens to have a band and some real talent. Plus, he is very easy on the eyes.
Jessie just moved into a new house on a quiet street. He’s trying to dodge life and a waste of a father, a has been musician, by living his own life. Unfortunately, that life has caught up to him and now wants to exploit him. He lives for his own music and is surprised by the girl up the street when she bangs out a beat on the drums. He has a new drummer and eventually, a new girlfriend.
Ginger Scott brings a story of two people who have suffered tragedy in their young lives that has blurred over the years. This is not a teenage angsty story. It’s a beautiful story of two people who find each other and with that, the ability to heal their hearts and move forward together. A story of first loves and the ties that bind Ari and Jesse together. A story of following your dreams no matter what gets in your way. A story that reminds you to just keep swimming until you find the one you want to tread water with. Ginger Scott, thank you for bringing us this amazing book.