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readwithkiekie's review against another edition
DNF'd at page 130.
At this moment in time I'm just not ready for this book. I was really liking the characters and their story but there were some parts that bugged me some and I'd rather read this book when I'm in the mood to do so.
At this moment in time I'm just not ready for this book. I was really liking the characters and their story but there were some parts that bugged me some and I'd rather read this book when I'm in the mood to do so.
astheplotthickens24's review against another edition
4.0
"Our problems don't make us different, they make us the same. It's all about communication"
I've never read something that tackles anxiety and selective mutism before, so I never really had any expectations on this book.
The main characters Steffi and Rhys found refuge with one another. I love how they didn't give a shit on what the world would think as long as they understand each other.
Since I've been through Steffi's mind, I saw how little things give her anxiety. I thought it was funny at first but then I realize that it wasn't funny at all, if waiting for the bus gives her a mini panic attack then I have no idea what a broken heart would cause her.
This book was a unique contemporary novel with a little bit of teenage drama and anxiety lessons. I really enjoyed it!
winniebooklabbuddies's review against another edition
1.0
My goodness do I hate this book. Ranging from insane inconsistencies between the characters to the main character being right all of the time, I did not enjoy it.
When I first read this book in middle school (which is what I think that this is for), I actually did like it. But now, I notice the awful writing and the poor plot so clearly. The only thing I really like is the idea of the book, but I feel like it was done much better in A Silent Voice.
When I first read this book in middle school (which is what I think that this is for), I actually did like it. But now, I notice the awful writing and the poor plot so clearly. The only thing I really like is the idea of the book, but I feel like it was done much better in A Silent Voice.
smittysauce's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
jazz_maree's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book and threw it at my psychologist and yelled "THIS IS ME!!"
As someone who sufferes from selective mutism disorder due to extreme social phobia, I found this book really relatable and theropic. At times it felt like I was reading passages from my mind. It depicts the struggles assossicated with the agony that happens when anxiety takes hostage of your voice, and I personally want to thank the author for creating such an amazing book that I NEEDED to read.
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT SO MUCH.
As someone who sufferes from selective mutism disorder due to extreme social phobia, I found this book really relatable and theropic. At times it felt like I was reading passages from my mind. It depicts the struggles assossicated with the agony that happens when anxiety takes hostage of your voice, and I personally want to thank the author for creating such an amazing book that I NEEDED to read.
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT SO MUCH.
nourbey's review against another edition
2.0
eh
edit: Ok I’ll give it a full review now. Tbh nothing much happened. Girl was selective mute. Girl got a little older. Girl was less of a selective mute. Also she met a guy. Idk it was just bland.
edit: Ok I’ll give it a full review now. Tbh nothing much happened. Girl was selective mute. Girl got a little older. Girl was less of a selective mute. Also she met a guy. Idk it was just bland.
samantha_leigh's review against another edition
To explicit
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
amelia_forest3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kbhayford's review against another edition
2.0
Let me just say first that I thought it was a good concept. A selective mute finding her comfort and other half in a Deaf boy. It explored real obstacles and insecurities that a couple can face when they come from two different worlds (hearing and not hearing). That was portrayed brilliantly. And the overall idea was there. But the delivery was not.
I started reading this thinking it would be about two people with their own problems finding comfort and confidence in each other and learning to navigate the world together. Instead I read a book about 2010 middle school cringy puppy love. They acted and sometimes sounded like middle schoolers rather than young adults, and the way they were constantly all over each other was really gross. I know it's new young love, but even then I thought it was overboard and cringy.
I started reading this thinking it would be about two people with their own problems finding comfort and confidence in each other and learning to navigate the world together. Instead I read a book about 2010 middle school cringy puppy love. They acted and sometimes sounded like middle schoolers rather than young adults, and the way they were constantly all over each other was really gross. I know it's new young love, but even then I thought it was overboard and cringy.