The High Notes by Danielle Steel is about Iris Cooper who was gifted with a magical voice. Her father decided to cash in on his daughter's talent. Iris was twelve when her father got her a job in a local bar. He kept them moving all through Iris's childhood with her spending her evenings and weekends singing for their supper. When Iris was seventeen, father dearest signed her up with a slimy promotor to tour for five years. It was a grueling five years. Unable to find work after the tours, Iris signed up with a different promoter for another five years. This man liked to surprise his singers at concerts and degrade them. When the slime ball slapped a singer, Iris had enough. Iris changed the color of her and disappeared. She was fortunate to encounter a good band in Jackson's Hole, Wyoming. Boy, a member of the band, and Iris became friends. When the band breaks up, Iris and Boy head to New York. Iris had been given the phone number of an agent who could make her a star. Clay signs Iris and Boy. Their careers are soon on the rise. A tragic event has Iris making a few changes to her life. The High Notes is what I call a rags-to-riches story. I like Danielle Steel's writing style. It is casual and friendly. The story moved along at a steady pace. I liked Iris Cooper. She had a terrible childhood, but it never affected her outlook. Iris is a kind person with a magnificent voice. Iris had a rough road to hoe, and she deserved something good to happen to her. There was plenty going on this book. I found myself quickly drawn into the story. It is a book that can be finished in a couple of hours. It is the perfect book to read before a cozy fire or while lounging on the beach. I just loved the description of Rosebud. She is a cutie. There is some foul language as well as some graphic violence. Key backstory details are repeated frequently. The High Notes has hope, disappointment, perseverance, friendship, and love. The High Notes is a touching tale with barroom ballads, truck tunes, taxing tours, punishing promoters, a big break, an impressive impresario, a moving melody, and a special surprise.

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