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aylahanhi's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
kinga__'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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
zgreyz's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
this was cute and felt like a great representation of selective mutism and deafness. the conflict towards the end felt weird and forced and just kinda random, trying too hard to find a conflict and then overreacting to it. and sex scene and talks of sex completely killed the cute vibe when Rhys just gets himself off and is done. and apparently continues to do that without ever thinking about her??? and she justifies and normalizes that. wtf. no
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Sexual content
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
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