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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
The author says to go into this book without reading reviews/spoilers. I mostly agree, but I'll still suggest to read the Trigger Warnings!
Waste of money, 2-dimensional characters, basically just erotica with forced angst that is pretty empty. It read very much like a dramatic Twilight fiction from the fanfiction.net era. Ms. Webster spends more time describing clothes and the hero's south Korean features/culture than the MCs thought processes or real emotions.
The author note says it's a dark romance but doesn't really explain anything about the story or triggers. It essentially says you should go in blind well honestly that's bullshit. I don't have any triggers but I strongly believe that if you are going to have childhood incestuous rape and constant suicide ideations in a book you should list it. The author writes technically well but it lacks depth and feeling, the dialog can be embarrassingly awkward and overall it feels very hollow, as if she was trying to create drama and despair for the sake of it. The premise itself is so silly, childhood/high school sweethearts break up, don't date or have sex with anyone else for 12 years, he comes back after becoming a doctor and they pick up again.
Also it take a turn towards the absurd/silly near the end which I only reached because I was listening to the audio at 3x speed. I truly couldn't have endured the cringeyness if it had been at my regular 2x speed.
The author note says it's a dark romance but doesn't really explain anything about the story or triggers. It essentially says you should go in blind well honestly that's bullshit. I don't have any triggers but I strongly believe that if you are going to have childhood incestuous rape and constant suicide ideations in a book you should list it. The author writes technically well but it lacks depth and feeling, the dialog can be embarrassingly awkward and overall it feels very hollow, as if she was trying to create drama and despair for the sake of it. The premise itself is so silly, childhood/high school sweethearts break up, don't date or have sex with anyone else for 12 years, he comes back after becoming a doctor and they pick up again.
Also it take a turn towards the absurd/silly near the end which I only reached because I was listening to the audio at 3x speed. I truly couldn't have endured the cringeyness if it had been at my regular 2x speed.
5+++ Whispers and the Roars Stars
I am going to try and do this without any spoilers.
First I am going to be brutally honest.. I was sooooo freaking confused for over half the book yet I loved it. I know that sounds weird but it’s true.
The connection between Yeo and Kady is unstoppable. Ack I was going to do a spoiler.. Let’s just say Yeo loves Kady for who she is and there is nothing sweeter or more heart breaking about that. Everyone should have a Yeo in their lives.
Now what I can say is keep reading even when your confused and wanting to be like this book is f’d up keep reading when it clicks you will be thrilled you kept reading.
I loved the love in this book, love came from everywhere.
The narration was spot freaking on, I can’t even tell you how much I liked it because all I would be saying is love, love and love… Read this BOOK!
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
I am going to try and do this without any spoilers.
First I am going to be brutally honest.. I was sooooo freaking confused for over half the book yet I loved it. I know that sounds weird but it’s true.
The connection between Yeo and Kady is unstoppable. Ack I was going to do a spoiler.. Let’s just say Yeo loves Kady for who she is and there is nothing sweeter or more heart breaking about that. Everyone should have a Yeo in their lives.
Now what I can say is keep reading even when your confused and wanting to be like this book is f’d up keep reading when it clicks you will be thrilled you kept reading.
I loved the love in this book, love came from everywhere.
The narration was spot freaking on, I can’t even tell you how much I liked it because all I would be saying is love, love and love… Read this BOOK!
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
First half was slow and difficult for me to get into, but somewhat redeemed by the major plot twist. Flew through the second half in one sitting when everything got interesting. Decent but wouldn’t recommend as a must-read.
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I admit it — I was so curious about the ominous blurb and the author's direction to read this completely blind that I abandoned my reading plans and dove right in!
This story was a unique and poignant adventure. I won't give any details because I definitely agree that this story is best experienced without any knowledge of what will happen. But I will say that it's definitely dark at times — depicting severe trauma and violence — so make sure you are in the right headspace before picking it up.
The author's note states that the themes of this novel are "unconditional love, understanding and ultimate dedication" and this could not be more true. Yeo's steadfast and absolute love for Kadence is clear through this entire book. Despite the dark cloud hanging over them, their love absolutely warmed my heart.
I'm impressed with [a:K Webster|36526833|K Webster|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s ability to unravel a twisted story by showing and not telling. I predicted the twist shortly before it was revealed, but it didn't take away from the story at all because it was so expertly done. I had to stop and think about the earlier chapters and appreciate Webster's cleverness. This is my second read from her and I can't wait to explore her (massive) backlist!
Definitely recommend this to dark romance readers that want something refreshing, unconventional and a little twisty with an intense and tender romance.
Extras:
- Official playlist
This story was a unique and poignant adventure. I won't give any details because I definitely agree that this story is best experienced without any knowledge of what will happen. But I will say that it's definitely dark at times — depicting severe trauma and violence — so make sure you are in the right headspace before picking it up.
“You are terrifying and strange and beautiful, something not everyone knows how to love.” Warsan Shires’s words in my messy teenage writing says everything. That quote is my Kady.
The author's note states that the themes of this novel are "unconditional love, understanding and ultimate dedication" and this could not be more true. Yeo's steadfast and absolute love for Kadence is clear through this entire book. Despite the dark cloud hanging over them, their love absolutely warmed my heart.
I'm impressed with [a:K Webster|36526833|K Webster|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s ability to unravel a twisted story by showing and not telling. I predicted the twist shortly before it was revealed, but it didn't take away from the story at all because it was so expertly done. I had to stop and think about the earlier chapters and appreciate Webster's cleverness. This is my second read from her and I can't wait to explore her (massive) backlist!
Definitely recommend this to dark romance readers that want something refreshing, unconventional and a little twisty with an intense and tender romance.
Extras:
- Official playlist
Whispers and Roars is the type of story that reminds me just how much I love K Webster and her wicked mind- how creative, innovative, and original she is as an author. Always playing outside of trope, giving us provocative and interesting, challenging our psyche and our comfort, and pushing boundaries- K Webster’s stories are always provocative and psychologically intense, and this story is a perfect encapsulation of her dark, perverse story telling- with, of course, a twist.
And, this is also a reminder about why I know that K Webster is also not for everyone- this story isn’t her darkest or most taboo in my opinion, but it has all the hallmarks of her storytelling that make her work perhaps not for everyone- the components that some find triggering. So, take note if this applies to you.
On the surface, this seems like another dark contemporary- where our heroine Kady, broken by trauma, finds connection in childhood friend Yeo- in their second chance to connect after Yeo has gone away to school. The characters here are fascinating. Yeo is perhaps K Webster’s dreamiest man- patient, kind, supportive- he rolls with the punches here in a way that is admirable. And Kady clearly has some personal issues- rooted in her past, exacerbated by all those around her. Parts of her life and experience are just heart shattering (and will be triggering to many), but she’s also clearly a survivor with a big heart- and the love of Yeo and her friend Bones sustain her despite the pain caused by other characters.
Outside of that, I won’t say much. K Webster and those recommending this book recommend going in blind. But, I’ll be honest- I didn’t. Perhaps hypocritical since I’m not going to provide spoilers here even though I myself sought them out- but I want you to decide that for yourself. For me, I love K Webster’s dark mind- I don’t have many triggers, but I also know to expect the unexpected with her and that she will challenge my little societal contrived conception of romance. I like the challenge- in fact thats why I seek her out- she asks us to lean into our darkness, depravity, dysfunction. She asks us to find resonance and beauty in the dark and disturbing, in the wrong and taboo. And I dig it- but I also like to know what I’m getting myself into with her so I can my mind right to lean into her themes- so here, I did. And while I won’t spoil you to anything else, just know that K Webster is suverting herself here. She lulls you into the safety of her own dark romantic paradigm- so much so that you think you know exactly where this is going, and then she shatters it. And how brilliant is that? An author that has created such a deep set niche for herself, such a unique voice, that she can use her own self-created trope to subvert our expectations and shock us. Cause there is a SHOCK, and I’m not sure I would have seen it coming.
This story is definitely different, again even from K Webster’s own cannon. And that’s what I love to see an author doing- pushing not only the boundaries of the genre, but the boundaries of their own imagination, to dig into the psychology of love and connection. Something especially compelling with how proflicially K Webster writes. No matter what - she asks us to examine what unsettles us, make space for it in our hearts- and this is another success at that, just not how I anticipated
And, this is also a reminder about why I know that K Webster is also not for everyone- this story isn’t her darkest or most taboo in my opinion, but it has all the hallmarks of her storytelling that make her work perhaps not for everyone- the components that some find triggering. So, take note if this applies to you.
On the surface, this seems like another dark contemporary- where our heroine Kady, broken by trauma, finds connection in childhood friend Yeo- in their second chance to connect after Yeo has gone away to school. The characters here are fascinating. Yeo is perhaps K Webster’s dreamiest man- patient, kind, supportive- he rolls with the punches here in a way that is admirable. And Kady clearly has some personal issues- rooted in her past, exacerbated by all those around her. Parts of her life and experience are just heart shattering (and will be triggering to many), but she’s also clearly a survivor with a big heart- and the love of Yeo and her friend Bones sustain her despite the pain caused by other characters.
Outside of that, I won’t say much. K Webster and those recommending this book recommend going in blind. But, I’ll be honest- I didn’t. Perhaps hypocritical since I’m not going to provide spoilers here even though I myself sought them out- but I want you to decide that for yourself. For me, I love K Webster’s dark mind- I don’t have many triggers, but I also know to expect the unexpected with her and that she will challenge my little societal contrived conception of romance. I like the challenge- in fact thats why I seek her out- she asks us to lean into our darkness, depravity, dysfunction. She asks us to find resonance and beauty in the dark and disturbing, in the wrong and taboo. And I dig it- but I also like to know what I’m getting myself into with her so I can my mind right to lean into her themes- so here, I did. And while I won’t spoil you to anything else, just know that K Webster is suverting herself here. She lulls you into the safety of her own dark romantic paradigm- so much so that you think you know exactly where this is going, and then she shatters it. And how brilliant is that? An author that has created such a deep set niche for herself, such a unique voice, that she can use her own self-created trope to subvert our expectations and shock us. Cause there is a SHOCK, and I’m not sure I would have seen it coming.
This story is definitely different, again even from K Webster’s own cannon. And that’s what I love to see an author doing- pushing not only the boundaries of the genre, but the boundaries of their own imagination, to dig into the psychology of love and connection. Something especially compelling with how proflicially K Webster writes. No matter what - she asks us to examine what unsettles us, make space for it in our hearts- and this is another success at that, just not how I anticipated
“You are terrifying and strange and beautiful, something not everyone knows how to love.” Warsan Shire
K. Webster is a genius. Whatever she writes always turns to gold. I am a massive fan of books. Well more like I am that person who stalks her page every single day trying to find out what book she comes up with. And let me tell she is always delivers amazing books every time. I freaking love her books and they make me so damn excited all the time. They make me feel like I am on drugs and I am on some kind of high. Her books gives me high that I never want to come out of. Whispers and Roars was totally bloody fantastic. It was every bit of guilty pleasure with a powerful edge that had me on the edge of my seat. Whispers and Roars was a book like no other and I was so captured from the beginning to the end.
I am going to keep my review very vague. I want to you to go with your open eyes and fully experience Whispers and Roars. Go in blind and with your instinct because it is freaking amazing trust me. Whispers and Roars gave me so may shivers that I could feel it in my bones. It was different. It was intense. It was emotional. I felt every single emotions in the book. It was dark and edgy that I felt goosebumps all over my body. Whispers and Roars was such a beautiful dark romance that had my toe curling and my heart pounding with tension and excitement. I was in awe. This book was beautifully written and I felt every single word to the depths of my soul. It touched me on a deeper level and made me understand things on a psychological level. Its a book that makes you think and react. I loved that. You know when you get a gift and it is wrapped and you have remove all the layers to get to open your gift. You remove the bow, your tear the wrapping and then open the lid to a box holding the gift and the gift itself gives you reaction. That's what Whispers and Roars. It had so many layers that you had to really remove the layers to get to the story. That was clever.
Whispers and Roars had characters that were edgy, honest and dynamic. They were so unique and I just couldn't help fall in love with them. They each had a story that captured and consumed on another level. i was so entranced. Such beautiful characters. You have to read the book to find out who the characters are. They will definitely move you to the core.
Whispers and Roars will forever be etched into my mind, body, soul and heart. That's all I will say before I talk too much lol. Get this book. It will blow your mind.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
K. Webster is a genius. Whatever she writes always turns to gold. I am a massive fan of books. Well more like I am that person who stalks her page every single day trying to find out what book she comes up with. And let me tell she is always delivers amazing books every time. I freaking love her books and they make me so damn excited all the time. They make me feel like I am on drugs and I am on some kind of high. Her books gives me high that I never want to come out of. Whispers and Roars was totally bloody fantastic. It was every bit of guilty pleasure with a powerful edge that had me on the edge of my seat. Whispers and Roars was a book like no other and I was so captured from the beginning to the end.
I am going to keep my review very vague. I want to you to go with your open eyes and fully experience Whispers and Roars. Go in blind and with your instinct because it is freaking amazing trust me. Whispers and Roars gave me so may shivers that I could feel it in my bones. It was different. It was intense. It was emotional. I felt every single emotions in the book. It was dark and edgy that I felt goosebumps all over my body. Whispers and Roars was such a beautiful dark romance that had my toe curling and my heart pounding with tension and excitement. I was in awe. This book was beautifully written and I felt every single word to the depths of my soul. It touched me on a deeper level and made me understand things on a psychological level. Its a book that makes you think and react. I loved that. You know when you get a gift and it is wrapped and you have remove all the layers to get to open your gift. You remove the bow, your tear the wrapping and then open the lid to a box holding the gift and the gift itself gives you reaction. That's what Whispers and Roars. It had so many layers that you had to really remove the layers to get to the story. That was clever.
Whispers and Roars had characters that were edgy, honest and dynamic. They were so unique and I just couldn't help fall in love with them. They each had a story that captured and consumed on another level. i was so entranced. Such beautiful characters. You have to read the book to find out who the characters are. They will definitely move you to the core.
Whispers and Roars will forever be etched into my mind, body, soul and heart. That's all I will say before I talk too much lol. Get this book. It will blow your mind.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
Hated it. The writing felt amateur and heavy handed. Nothing about the characters or relationships felt remotely believable. I wouldn't have finished it if I hadn't seen a review saying the ending blew them away. I pushed through, knowing what the twist was going to be in the first 20% of the book and thinking I'd get something even crazier.... Nope.