I picked up The Lucy Variations from the YA Quick Pick section at my local library. The summary of the book was what really caught my attention. I have always been in awe of people who possess some type of musical talent since I have none. 
 Lucy has been playing the piano and preforming since a young age then in a moment of grief and rebellion she walks out during one of his performances. Now a sixteen year-old just trying to figure out how to make it to school on time she is constantly reminded of her failure. Her grandfather will not let her play again and her mother is just plain disappointed. With Lucy out of the circuit the attention of her parents and grandfather are focused on her younger brother Gus. When Gus' piano teacher dies and a vibrant new teacher is hired Lucy is tempted to play again. In a series of highs and lows this coming of age story gives the reader a realistic look at what happens when love is removed from ones passion. 
 I personally did not like this book. As I mentioned above I love reading about people who have musical talents but this book left something to be desired. 
 Spoilers below: 
 I could not stand the character Will. At first he was a light meant to guide Lucy in her exploration of what she truly loves but as the book progressed the little crush she had on him became unrealistic. He is 30 and she is 16. This is a normal thing but something neither would act upon. Will ends up kissing and using her to feed his own ego and later rather than sooner Lucy realizes this and "breaks-up" her friendship with him so that he can still be Gus' teacher without making it weird for either of them. I would have preferred it if she meant someone maybe two years older then her who had experienced the same withdrawal from music not some middle aged guy who wanted to be in the spotlight again.