Like its predecessor, this novel will leave readers aching for an encore. 
Kirkus, Starred Review

It’s dark, it’s raw. It will grab you and refuse to let you look away until the last line of the last page. Vlahos leaves us with hope, though, after the long, dark night. As much as I liked Scar Boys, I think I liked this book better.
The Story Sanctuary 

Vlahos does another stellar job of crafting a band story that is so much more than that…
The Global Teacher Librarian Network

…fans of The Scar Boys will not be disappointed with this sequel.
BiblioBrit