Amplified was my Amtrak read for a 12 hour ride (WOOHOO) and it was a really great choice. 
 Jasmine is a talented musician that gets kicked out of her house because she wants to go to school for music and her dad doesn't agree with that choice. She drives her car to a few towns over, where it promptly breaks down and she is forced to immediately look for somewhere to live. Luckily, she finds an ad in the paper for a band looking for a new guitarist AND housemate! 
 I found the music to be the most excellent part of this book - both the plot that is based on Jasmine's music and the language that Tara Kelly uses. She weaves musical terminology throughout the scenes which really pulls you into Jasmine's world and makes it a true performing arts novel. 
 Jasmine deals with several relationships in Amplified as well that evolve as she learns more about the band and chooses who to share more about her life with. Things don't go smoothly for her and there are consequences, making it a realistic portrayal of a young adult trying to follow her dreams. 
 Amplified is an excellent addition to the performing arts subgenre of contemporary YA. Strongly recommended for readers interested in music, guitars, bands, etc!