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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-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
Archer's an ultimate soft boy <3 but I had some issues. 3,5/5!
I came into this book expecting a lot because of the raving reviews this book gets. And maybe my expectations were too high but I did not enjoy Archer's Voice as much as I wanted to. But first, let's prise it. I really loved Archer as I character, his struggles were real and I could relate to him in a way. I thought his character arc was very well executed. He's the type of character you root for because he's a genuinely good person - a good person who's been given a shitty hand in life. I also enjoyed his romance with Bree, they were cute together, and I loved how supportive their relationship was.
Now, to the bad. While I like Bree, I couldn't shake the impression that she infantilized Archer a lot. It's one thing to be protective of someone, but a lot of the times the way she spoke or thought about Archer insinuated to me that she believed he couldn't do anything on his own, that he has to be supervised by her or someone else so she can be sure he's ok. I also got tired of Bree calling Archer "a beautiful man". I get it, he's beautiful on the inside and on the outside but you don't have to repeat that every single minute. I also cringed when she called him "a sweet/beautiful silent boy" (see: infantilization). I also didn't like how Archer was presented as this man who's completely cut off from the outside world. I get that he's a loner, and he has reasons to be one, most of them are psychological wound from the past but that doesn't mean he cannot know how to use a phone or have an idea how society works!
My last gripe with this book is the very last chapter and the, in my opinion, a cheap way of playing with the reader's emotions SPOILERS: making the reader believe that Archer's dead and that they are about to witness his funeral, especially after having them witness his journey of healing, and then being like SIKE! he's alive, got ya!, was uncalled for and in bad taste. I really didn't like this. I would prefer for that last chapter to make it very clear from the beginning that Archer's in a coma but healing. END OF SPOILERS.
So long story short, I enjoyed it, especially the personal journeys of both Archer and Bree but I had some issues that stifled my enjoyment.
I came into this book expecting a lot because of the raving reviews this book gets. And maybe my expectations were too high but I did not enjoy Archer's Voice as much as I wanted to. But first, let's prise it. I really loved Archer as I character, his struggles were real and I could relate to him in a way. I thought his character arc was very well executed. He's the type of character you root for because he's a genuinely good person - a good person who's been given a shitty hand in life. I also enjoyed his romance with Bree, they were cute together, and I loved how supportive their relationship was.
Now, to the bad. While I like Bree, I couldn't shake the impression that she infantilized Archer a lot. It's one thing to be protective of someone, but a lot of the times the way she spoke or thought about Archer insinuated to me that she believed he couldn't do anything on his own, that he has to be supervised by her or someone else so she can be sure he's ok. I also got tired of Bree calling Archer "a beautiful man". I get it, he's beautiful on the inside and on the outside but you don't have to repeat that every single minute. I also cringed when she called him "a sweet/beautiful silent boy" (see: infantilization). I also didn't like how Archer was presented as this man who's completely cut off from the outside world. I get that he's a loner, and he has reasons to be one, most of them are psychological wound from the past but that doesn't mean he cannot know how to use a phone or have an idea how society works!
My last gripe with this book is the very last chapter and the, in my opinion, a cheap way of playing with the reader's emotions SPOILERS: making the reader believe that Archer's dead and that they are about to witness his funeral, especially after having them witness his journey of healing, and then being like SIKE! he's alive, got ya!, was uncalled for and in bad taste. I really didn't like this. I would prefer for that last chapter to make it very clear from the beginning that Archer's in a coma but healing. END OF SPOILERS.
So long story short, I enjoyed it, especially the personal journeys of both Archer and Bree but I had some issues that stifled my enjoyment.
revieW:
- THIS BOOK IS A 5 star
- i swooned and wanted to cry at the same time
- i absolutely loved this book
- booktok is not lying about how good this book is
- it is a bittersweet book. i loved it
- Archer made me fall in love with him quickly
- so did bree ( bree omg bree)
- i wanna say this ( if ARCHER KNOWS HOW TO MAKE BREE Feel good / cum) without even being able to speak why cant irl men actually learn how to make thier woman too!!
- I loved this so much. it was a small town!! grumpy sunshine book!!! and in the best way possible!!
- this book does deal with past trauma throughout this book
- this was a top tier read
i absolutely recommend this book
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written at 39%
i understand why everyone says this book is so sad!! but i think its kinda sweet too. i love archer and bree!! Aah!! - i absolutely think this will be a 5 star !!! - i just aaah !!
Archer Hale is such a sweetie ( he may not be able to speak but he is still a sweetie ) IF HE CAN BE A SWEETHEART WHILE NOT BEING ABLE TO SWeet why cant more men be this way!! ( Like a sweetheart)
- This man aaah he makes me wanna hug him
- this book is definitely sad!!! So many sad topics are in this book ( if i could cry i would but its making my heart sink. - I still love it though. This book is simultaneously Breaking my heart and putting it back together aah!!
- i cant believe i was so wary about this book - i started it because Larry my fave booktuber had a book box with this in and i found the cover so beautiful- but yet wanted to try it ( ITS ON KU) but i wanted to read it physically aah!!
tropes :
- small town romance
- past trauma ( for both mcs)
- grumpy sunshine
- THIS BOOK IS A 5 star
- i swooned and wanted to cry at the same time
- i absolutely loved this book
- booktok is not lying about how good this book is
- it is a bittersweet book. i loved it
- Archer made me fall in love with him quickly
- so did bree ( bree omg bree)
- i wanna say this ( if ARCHER KNOWS HOW TO MAKE BREE Feel good / cum) without even being able to speak why cant irl men actually learn how to make thier woman too!!
- I loved this so much. it was a small town!! grumpy sunshine book!!! and in the best way possible!!
- this book does deal with past trauma throughout this book
- this was a top tier read
i absolutely recommend this book
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written at 39%
i understand why everyone says this book is so sad!! but i think its kinda sweet too. i love archer and bree!! Aah!! - i absolutely think this will be a 5 star !!! - i just aaah !!
Archer Hale is such a sweetie ( he may not be able to speak but he is still a sweetie ) IF HE CAN BE A SWEETHEART WHILE NOT BEING ABLE TO SWeet why cant more men be this way!! ( Like a sweetheart)
- This man aaah he makes me wanna hug him
- this book is definitely sad!!! So many sad topics are in this book ( if i could cry i would but its making my heart sink. - I still love it though. This book is simultaneously Breaking my heart and putting it back together aah!!
- i cant believe i was so wary about this book - i started it because Larry my fave booktuber had a book box with this in and i found the cover so beautiful- but yet wanted to try it ( ITS ON KU) but i wanted to read it physically aah!!
tropes :
- small town romance
- past trauma ( for both mcs)
- grumpy sunshine
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story line was interesting, but the writing wasn’t very good. Weirdly paced, a lot of repetition, and a lot of conversations and situations that would never happen in real life