The music references between chapters 21 and 29 of “Goodbye Pound Cake” take us through some tough emotional times for our protagonist Michelle.

Like when Michelle finally starts getting the hang of cross-country, only to find that Dillon’s heart may already be taken:

Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC

https://music.apple.com/us/album/bye-bye-bye/303171298?i=303171368

And when she tries to move on without him:

Love Bug by the Jonas Brothers

https://music.apple.com/us/album/lovebug/1456205010?i=1456205022

Michelle also learns to control her rage when being provoked by the Queen if the Three Hyenas:

Thank you by Boyz II Men

https://music.apple.com/us/album/thank-you/1440925670?i=1440925682

It’s all building up to the Big Dance and then the Big Race. And we find out who the real winners are.

I hope you’re enjoying “Goodbye Pound Cake.” If you’re not, it’s because you need to get the book! On Amazon. 😊