Amplified was a great read. Lighthearted at times, it still brought on the drama at others and for her second novel, Tara Kelly gave us a wonderful picture of a girl's coming-of-age and fulfilling her dreams. 
 Jasmine was wonderfully written. I'm sure readers can sympathize with her, especially with her struggles of wanting to pursue her dreams. I didn't think they were very far-fetched; taking a year off before college to pursue music seems reasonable, but of course, her father's reaction is a reflection of how most parents would react anyway. I liked how Jasmine herself has a back story regarding her mother. It gave her an extra dimension and it made the story more touching as well. 
 The story really kicks in when Jasmine is left to fend for herself. She tries to audition for a band and if she gets in, she'd get to room with the rest of the band. I found Jasmine rather adorable as well; she can obviously play her guitar well but she gets stage fright. It's obvious that her lies will get unraveled and that she'll get into big trouble but I felt bad for her really. She has to put up with some of the prejudices from the band members because she's from a privileged background but she's very headstrong and I admire that about her. She has a dream and she's willing to go to great lengths for it. 
 Sean, the male lead, is snarky, very intense and when he argues with Jasmine, they really get into it. Their chemistry is amazing and I liked how that when they first meet, it's not all sunshine and peaches. It's almost like they're about to explode from all the tension between them. Their relationship starts off rough but it progresses really nicely and by the end of it, you'd see how sweet Sean can be as well. 
 There's also a few other memorable characters as well, such as Vita. She's very sure of herself and her friendship with Jasmine is an important point in the novel. Felix was really adorable as well, such a teddy bear, and I wished we had more of him. 
 Overall, a great novel and I look forward to Tara Kelly's future works.