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readwithkiekie's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 STARS!
Broken Silence continues on with the story of Oakley and Cole. It's been 4 years since they last saw each other and not everything is going Oakley's way. Being able to see the maturity in all the characters we last saw in Silence is something so important to the story because Oakley isn't this mute girl anymore. She's a woman on the warpath to conquering the world whilst looking for the one half of her heart.
I don't think there was much of an improvement on the writing but the story definitely had a continuous flow and the romance gave me flutters in my stomach.
Broken Silence continues on with the story of Oakley and Cole. It's been 4 years since they last saw each other and not everything is going Oakley's way. Being able to see the maturity in all the characters we last saw in Silence is something so important to the story because Oakley isn't this mute girl anymore. She's a woman on the warpath to conquering the world whilst looking for the one half of her heart.
I don't think there was much of an improvement on the writing but the story definitely had a continuous flow and the romance gave me flutters in my stomach.
gilmoregirls13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emtatlow's review against another edition
4.0
TRIGGER WARNING: RAPE
AFTER FINALLY TELLING HER FAMILY THE TRUTH AND MOVING TO AUSTRALIA TO ESCAPE THE FALLOUT, OAKLEY AND HER FAMILY TRAVEL BACK TO ENGLAND FOR THE TRIAL OF HER FATHER WND RAPIST.
COLE HASN'T SEEN OAKLEY IN 4 YEARS BUT STILL LOVES HER. THEY ARE GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE OF LOVE, BUT WILL THEY TAKE IT?
HEARTFELT REUNIONS AND CLOSURE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE A CONSTANT THEME THROUGHOUT THE BOOK
AFTER FINALLY TELLING HER FAMILY THE TRUTH AND MOVING TO AUSTRALIA TO ESCAPE THE FALLOUT, OAKLEY AND HER FAMILY TRAVEL BACK TO ENGLAND FOR THE TRIAL OF HER FATHER WND RAPIST.
COLE HASN'T SEEN OAKLEY IN 4 YEARS BUT STILL LOVES HER. THEY ARE GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE OF LOVE, BUT WILL THEY TAKE IT?
HEARTFELT REUNIONS AND CLOSURE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE A CONSTANT THEME THROUGHOUT THE BOOK
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Pedophilia
jessica22's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
aubri13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I read This book in Two days, right after I finished "Silence." If was great getting to see Oakley and Cole as adults, and to see how Their lives had Chanded since The end of The first book. Characters from The first book Ben and Kerry make brief appearances, and we get to see more of Mia and Jasper. Learning more about what happened to Oakley and getting closure with that made the book a great addition to the series. and I'm glad that latasha didn't leave us hanging after "Silence!" The third book is a standalone novel that follows Jasper, Oakleys. brother, in the future.
jen286's review against another edition
2.0
Broken Silence was just not as good as the first book Silence. In Silence you had the layer of Oakley not speaking to anyone. Well since she spoke at the end of the first book there wasn't that aspect. It was just the trial and Oakley and Cole trying to figure things out.
Really the book seemed like a lot of Oakley and Cole hanging out and a lot of Oakley worrying about the trial. But what if they get off? What if they don't go to jail? I know there is a ton of evidence against them, but what if that is not enough??? It was a little tedious for me at times. As in the first book the writing did not make me connect with the characters as much as it could have. It wasn't horrible, but it was a lot of worrying and not many things happening.
Cole was still sweet in this book. At first he is a little hesitant, but they just cannot stay away from each other. Though his momentary issues at the end were a bit much for me, I kind of understand it.
Overall it was just an okay book. The story was a bit tedious at times, but it wasn't all bad.
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Really the book seemed like a lot of Oakley and Cole hanging out and a lot of Oakley worrying about the trial. But what if they get off? What if they don't go to jail? I know there is a ton of evidence against them, but what if that is not enough??? It was a little tedious for me at times. As in the first book the writing did not make me connect with the characters as much as it could have. It wasn't horrible, but it was a lot of worrying and not many things happening.
Cole was still sweet in this book. At first he is a little hesitant, but they just cannot stay away from each other. Though his momentary issues at the end were a bit much for me, I kind of understand it.
Overall it was just an okay book. The story was a bit tedious at times, but it wasn't all bad.
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maggiespages's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it, but the ending seemed really rushed. Overall, Cole is pretty much perfect :)
starlightbooktales's review against another edition
2.0
Same as the last book. Completely rushed. Nothing about court cases go that fast. I won't be reading the third book as I don't feel the need. If you want something quick and wrong, this book is for you.
ebeth_honey's review against another edition
2.0
This books drags on for 20+ chapters before the plot finally reaches any sembelance of a change.