Taylor Swift’s “Sparks Fly” is a song that encapsulates the exhilarating rush of falling in love. Released as part of her third studio album, “Speak Now,” the track captures the feeling of sparks flying when two people share a connection that ignites passion and excitement. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, “Sparks Fly” has become a fan favorite, resonating with listeners who have experienced the electrifying sensation of love at first sight.
Did you know the song was written by Taylor Swift when she was 16 years old, after opening for Rascal Flatts and meeting a guy backstage? She said, “I just felt like there were these sparks flying between us. And I wrote the song about that.” The song was originally a ballad, but Taylor Swift later reworked it into a more upbeat version for her album.
The song is a sweet and catchy tune that describes the feeling of falling in love with someone who makes you feel alive and happy. Are you ready to drop everything now and add a new book recommendation that fits the song vibe to your tbr pile?
Sparks Fly Book Recommendation
Meet Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams. This is a contemporary romance novel was published in May of 2023 as part of the When in Rome series.
Makes Perfect is a romantic comedy that follows the story of Annie Walker, a shy and quiet florist who wants to find her perfect match. She thinks she needs to be more fun and flirty like the heroines in her favorite romance movies, so she asks her friend Will Griffin to be her tutor. Will is a charming and handsome bodyguard who is temporarily in town to protect Amelia Rose, the bride-to-be of Annie’s brother Noah. He agrees to help Annie, but he has one rule: stay away from her heart. But soon, they find themselves breaking that rule and falling for each other.
The book is full of humor, romance, and drama that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon. Annie and Will are realistic, adorable, and lovable; seriously, Will is the perfect book boyfriend! The book is a perfect mix of comedy, romance, and emotion that will make your stomach swoop with butterflies.
The book fits the theme of the song because it shows how two people who are different can fall in love and make each other happy. It also shows how love can be exciting, unpredictable, and sometimes reckless, but also worth fighting for. The book reflects the essence of the song’s lyrics, such as:
- “Drop everything now / Meet me in the pouring rain / Kiss me on the sidewalk / Take away the pain”
- This is similar to how Annie and Will have a romantic kiss in the rain after a fun date, and how they find comfort and joy in each other’s company.
- “The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm / And I’m a house of cards”
- This is points to how Annie and Will have a strong physical attraction and chemistry, and how they make each other feel vulnerable and exposed.
- “You’re the kind of reckless / That should send me running / But I kinda know that I won’t get far”
- This is similar to how Annie and Will know that their relationship is risky and complicated, but they can’t resist each other and they can’t stay away.
- “My mind forgets to remind me / You’re a bad idea”
- This points to Annie’s inner thoughts as she approaches her feeling to Will and how he challenges her to grow as a person.
If you are looking for a fun, flirty, and fabulous read that will make your sparks fly, you should definitely check out Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams. You won’t regret it! You can find it on Amazon, Goodreads, or your local bookstore. Happy reading! 😊
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Show & Tell Book Nook Rating:
Genre: Romance
Category: New Adult
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5
Spice: 🌶🌶 /10
Slightly more obvious in spice or sexual nature, with more descriptive scenes but without overt descriptions of sexual acts. Within a movie rating system, this would be seen as a (barely) “PG-13” rating.
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