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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Harmony of Change by Grayson Tate is a thoughtful and timely novel about family, faith, and the cost of progress. We find ourselves in a world where tech disruptor Victor Legrand threatens to reshape the small, tradition-steeped town of Ridgefield. As fifteen-year-old Evan Rainer watches his community and his father’s legacy begin to unravel, tensions rise and loyalties are tested as he steps into action. Evan uncovers a tangle of secrets that could either save his town or destroy it in a moving coming-of-age story that tackles generational conflict and corporate overreach with compassion and hope. Caught between the old ways and a relentless future, he must decide what kind of man, and what kind of son, he wants to be.
Author Grayson Tate has a tender way of writing that gives you characters with their hearts on their sleeves, and this warm narrative helps him to weave small-town drama into big-picture questions about technology and integrity that really get you thinking. I loved the characterization of community, family, and personal growth, each given their own context, but also showing how they come together to shape a person’s experiences and attitude with great empathy and insight. Evan is a product of so many influences around him, and the more I learned about him and discovered the conspiracies and secrets with him, the more I wanted him to succeed. There’s also a really compelling father-son dynamic that anchors this social issues novel with genuine emotional strength and offers a lot for anyone with a strong connection to a special parent. Overall, I would certainly recommend Harmony of Change for fans of accomplished drama and heartfelt coming-of-age tales.
