The Soundtrack of Us
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THE SOUNDTRACK OF US
Burnage, Manchester - 1984.
Sixteen-year-old Bori Smith prefers to stay out of the way - sketchbook in hand, music in her ears, trying to keep her head down at home and at school.
The only person who really gets her is Noel Gallagher - her best mate since childhood, now seventeen and dreaming of something bigger than the council estate they grew up on.
But not everyone approves of their friendship - especially Bori's parents. They think Noel's trouble. Maybe he is. Maybe that's why she can't seem to stay away.
A story about music, friendship, and the moments that change everything.
*⚠️ This story contains mature themes and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.*
Ps.: The name on the cover (and in the story) "Bori Smith", is not my name, it's made up. It's used as if she wrote the book. Kinda. :)
! Also, each chapter features a song in it's title - I recommend checking them out before/after you've read that chapter. In a way they are connected to the story ;)
I've made a playlist of it on Spotify, at the end of the introduction chapter you can find it. !
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