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caiacassiopeia's review
3.75
MMF
wholesome & healing
TW were provided by author
It moved a bit too fast for me in the end to get a good grip at the relationship build up.
wholesome & healing
TW were provided by author
It moved a bit too fast for me in the end to get a good grip at the relationship build up.
hsinjulit's review
5.0
i read an early draft of sotto voce and absolutely loved it!! the writing and characters are just *chef's kiss*
if you love polyam romance, don't miss it; if you don't usually read it, give this a shot.
if you love polyam romance, don't miss it; if you don't usually read it, give this a shot.
eicart_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
I really loved the musical symbolism and emotions in this story. Harmony has been muting her voice, her wants, her needs for so long, in literal and figurative ways.
She meets Oliver and is attracted to him, eventually ponders taking a risk and giving him her phone number... Then she crosses paths with Garrett, who is captivated by her singing and offers to give her lessons, to develop her voice and reclaim her dreams of studying music. Oliver and Garrett are married to each other, so where might Harmony fit in their nonmonogamous relationship? Is that something she wants? Does she have the courage to make her voice heard?
I especially enjoyed the exploration of the emotions surrounding polyamory, from the point of view of both Oliver and Garrett. I don't know much about consensual nonmonogamy, and this gave me what felt like a realistic peek into the thoughts and feelings of how this married couple experienced it. I feel like past books I've read that have included polyamory have focused more on the sexual aspects of it, and while this story did include sex, the emotional dynamics stood out more for me.
I'm fully captivated by this multi-author series and look forward to reading more!!
Mind the content warnings before you proceed with this book.
She meets Oliver and is attracted to him, eventually ponders taking a risk and giving him her phone number... Then she crosses paths with Garrett, who is captivated by her singing and offers to give her lessons, to develop her voice and reclaim her dreams of studying music. Oliver and Garrett are married to each other, so where might Harmony fit in their nonmonogamous relationship? Is that something she wants? Does she have the courage to make her voice heard?
I especially enjoyed the exploration of the emotions surrounding polyamory, from the point of view of both Oliver and Garrett. I don't know much about consensual nonmonogamy, and this gave me what felt like a realistic peek into the thoughts and feelings of how this married couple experienced it. I feel like past books I've read that have included polyamory have focused more on the sexual aspects of it, and while this story did include sex, the emotional dynamics stood out more for me.
I'm fully captivated by this multi-author series and look forward to reading more!!
Mind the content warnings before you proceed with this book.
shector1's review
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Chronic illness
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Transphobia
kittycuthbert's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Transphobia and Homophobia
jkatiemarks's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
- white allo mspec trans m x cis m polyam married couple, trans mc has chronic pain/illness, x white fat cis w
- this author’s books also feel like hugs because i as a the reader feel so cared for by the author’s care for their characters
- this is just so sweetly polyam, such a sweet revelation in our bodies and how we travel through the world with them
- captured the agonybliss of having a crush (lolsob)
mooswandern's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
cakt1991's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Sotto Voce is the latest installment in the Clover Hill universe, this one by Suzanne Clay, and I appreciate how they provide yet another fresh voice and perspective to this already-colorful and bright town.
Harmony, Oliver, and Garrett are immediately sympathetic characters, and I loved the dynamics between them, from Oliver and Garrett as a married couple to each of them with Harmony to all of them as a romantic partnership collectively. It’s a great example of love, trust, and support between polyamorous partners, and the varying experiences (sexual and not) they might have.
The book also explores such sensitive issues with care, like grief and loss on Harmony’s part, and Garrett’s experience with chronic pain. I love how the book promotes that they have someone to lean on when they need it, without having their partner smothering that person, and navigating finding that balance in romantic relationships.
This is another fun read, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for queer small-town romance.
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