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4.09 AVERAGE
This one was the best of the series in my opinion. It broke my heart and made me feel so invested in the characters. What a beautiful story to come from traumatic events
Take what you knew about friends-to-lovers and throw it out the window. Book three in Brittainy C. Cherry's Elements series is brilliant. The Silent Waters is a beautifully written standalone that doesn't interconnect with the previous books in this series.
"I loved how she felt, I loved how she whispered, I loved how she loved me. I loved how I loved her."
Maggie and Brooks meet at a young age. She is instantly enamored with him while he thinks of her as the annoying sister of his best friend. The night before their "wedding" (they're eight, it's fun), Maggie witnesses a trauma so horrific it causes her to lose her voice. From that day forward, Maggie May is silenced and Brooks is there to guide her through her life as a best friend and later, lover.
"Not all broken things need to be fixed. Sometimes they just need to be loved."
I'll consider The Silent Waters more on the Young Adult side of the New Adult genre, just because a good chunk of the story takes place when Maggie and Brooks are teenagers. With that being said, this book is smart and mature. We're met with sadness that knows no bounds as Maggie moves through life without speaking, communicating by notes and gestures, and cannot leave her house for fear of what's outside.
"I needed her to know she always would be my biggest dream."
Brittainy C. Cherry continues to outdo herself in her writing. With each effort, its more evolved, more emotional, and more perfect. Brittainy writes music into her words and that's some of my favorite styles of writing. Music can help people heal, that I truly believe. Without giving too much away, I urge you to pick up The Silent Waters sooner than later. It's poetic and thoughtful with a side of humor as well.
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Saw a lot of comments on how this was unrealistic because of the agoraphobia and mutism, but honestly those reactions are so valid. The unrealisitc part is that she wasn’t hoarse and had a weird coice after not speaking for 20years, amd that none of her therapists had forced her out of the house to do inpatient or something to deal with her agoraphobia seeing as she was just a child when it started…
The Silent Waters: ★ ★ ★ ★
Brittainy C. Cherry (Elements, #3)
The world keeps spinning because your heartbeats exist.
When a tragic accident forces a young Maggie May to lose her voice, her best friend and the boy she loves will do anything to keep her afloat. But when the tables are turned, can she do the same for him?
This book has been on my TBR for such a long time and I finally picked it up at around 3 AM, and finished it within a couple hours and I am so glad I did, because I think it's the book that got me out of a reading slump. The writing is really, really good
There's something about the way this book was written–the story flows so well and it's smooth and effortless, but simultaneously viivd and picturesque. Cherry includes these wonderful details that make you picture everything in your head and it makes the story all the more compelling: the anchor necklace, the letters, the books, the music, the dancing. I mean, Brooks & Maggie basically did everything that a perfect couple would do.
I absolutely loved Brooks, even if I got ever so slightly irked with him near the end, but he obviously redeemed himself. Maggie was so sweet and wholesome and such a good person that it's impossible not to like her. The way I went from loathing Cheryl to loving her was honestly amazing–she's fabulous, and I loved all the side characters in this book, to be honest.
But, no matter what, the HIGHLIGHT of this book was Maggie and her dad's relationship. Despite all the wonderful Brooks & Maggie quotes I could have chosen, I chose one with her and her dad because the scene near the end when Maggie says that to her Dad literally had me choked up. It was perfect. Absolutely perfect.
The push and pull between the two of them can get a little trying, though, but I kind of loved how they always stood by one another and loved each other no matter what. An adorable couple that I loved reading about!
Brittainy C. Cherry (Elements, #3)
The world keeps spinning because your heartbeats exist.
When a tragic accident forces a young Maggie May to lose her voice, her best friend and the boy she loves will do anything to keep her afloat. But when the tables are turned, can she do the same for him?
This book has been on my TBR for such a long time and I finally picked it up at around 3 AM, and finished it within a couple hours and I am so glad I did, because I think it's the book that got me out of a reading slump. The writing is really, really good
There's something about the way this book was written–the story flows so well and it's smooth and effortless, but simultaneously viivd and picturesque. Cherry includes these wonderful details that make you picture everything in your head and it makes the story all the more compelling: the anchor necklace, the letters, the books, the music, the dancing. I mean, Brooks & Maggie basically did everything that a perfect couple would do.
I absolutely loved Brooks, even if I got ever so slightly irked with him near the end, but he obviously redeemed himself. Maggie was so sweet and wholesome and such a good person that it's impossible not to like her. The way I went from loathing Cheryl to loving her was honestly amazing–she's fabulous, and I loved all the side characters in this book, to be honest.
But, no matter what, the HIGHLIGHT of this book was Maggie and her dad's relationship. Despite all the wonderful Brooks & Maggie quotes I could have chosen, I chose one with her and her dad because the scene near the end when Maggie says that to her Dad literally had me choked up. It was perfect. Absolutely perfect.
The push and pull between the two of them can get a little trying, though, but I kind of loved how they always stood by one another and loved each other no matter what. An adorable couple that I loved reading about!
Spoiler
There's a couple things in this book that you kind of have to put aside such as how her voice just magically comes back from frustration and she can speak perfectly sans therapy after years of not speaking to really enjoy it but I still think it's a good story.
extremely emotional...complete with beautiful characters who you will love instantly.
A must read :)
A must read :)
4,5 ⭐ just a bit too sad for my taste but many great quotes and lovable characters
5++++ The Silent Waters Stars
There are books that will sit with you for days, weeks, sometimes months or even years after you read them.
This is going to be that book for me. Maggie’s story is not only heartbreaking but hopeful.
The Silent Waters is probably going to be my top read of 2017 nothing has come close to it this year. My heart is so full of wonder and hope.
Brooks was a little boy who fell in love with a girl and didn't even know it till his heart was already hers. He was what every parent wants their children to be caring and compassionate. He doesn't see things as black and white but he sees the grey areas.
I don’t think this story would be the same without someone like Brooks.
Maggie, what can I say about her, she really has a tough time in this book but there is that underlying feeling of hope and sorrow. It’s the loss of innocents, the loss of hope, the loss of one’s self. But it’s not just that you see the glimmer of hope and determination.
She doesn't take things lying down even if sometimes that might be what she wanted but she fights even if no one hears her. But someone does. Brooks.
And he come becomes her voice when she doesn't have one.
Also when he needs a voice because he loses his, she becomes his voice.
I just can’t say enough things about this book but READ it. It’s outstanding.
And the narrators I am in utter awe of the emotions they portrayed through their voices. Sometimes I felt like I was there. I can’t even tell you how many times I had shivers or teared up.
Fantastic Performance.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
There are books that will sit with you for days, weeks, sometimes months or even years after you read them.
This is going to be that book for me. Maggie’s story is not only heartbreaking but hopeful.
The Silent Waters is probably going to be my top read of 2017 nothing has come close to it this year. My heart is so full of wonder and hope.
Brooks was a little boy who fell in love with a girl and didn't even know it till his heart was already hers. He was what every parent wants their children to be caring and compassionate. He doesn't see things as black and white but he sees the grey areas.
I don’t think this story would be the same without someone like Brooks.
Maggie, what can I say about her, she really has a tough time in this book but there is that underlying feeling of hope and sorrow. It’s the loss of innocents, the loss of hope, the loss of one’s self. But it’s not just that you see the glimmer of hope and determination.
She doesn't take things lying down even if sometimes that might be what she wanted but she fights even if no one hears her. But someone does. Brooks.
And he come becomes her voice when she doesn't have one.
Also when he needs a voice because he loses his, she becomes his voice.
I just can’t say enough things about this book but READ it. It’s outstanding.
And the narrators I am in utter awe of the emotions they portrayed through their voices. Sometimes I felt like I was there. I can’t even tell you how many times I had shivers or teared up.
Fantastic Performance.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder