My Native Tongue is Music

When 17-year old Alina Winters, an ambitious and proud violinist looking for freedom in music, is offered a place in an all-boys boarding orchestra school, Alina accepts on a whim. Surrounded by men and boys she's never seen before, Alina goes on a journey to find herself. But she meets Rowan Lee, what hold she has over her life is shattered. She finds herself falling for this violinist able to keep up with her. But soon, with the start of the regional competition, only the elite can win. More importantly, only one person can win. Pressure to regain herself and earn the fame she deserves, Alina disappears into a dark world of bribery, grit, and where everyone is willing to kill to win the prize. With everything against them, will love persevere?

Also, just a short message from the author. I've written this in the way the main character sees the world. Not every musician plays to get to fame, and this is the journey Alina takes to get rid of that greed. This is a hard book to read, but I promise you it will be worth it in the end.

"I mean, I'd fight you for it, but I've got a violin concert tomorrow and I don't want to break any fingers."