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A review by michellethebookcritic
Muted by Tami Charles
4.0
TW; sexu@l @buse, sexu@l @ssault, and r@pe
(Please correct me if I got some of these warnings wrong and I will fix it)
Denver and her two besties, Dali and Shak, wanna make it big in the music industry. But not everything is always sunshine and rainbows.
So when the most popular R&B star in the world, Sean "Mercury" Ellis, assigns them to work with him, everything seems just fine.
But monsters can be anyone. Dreams can be turned against you.
And is Merc someone they can rely upon?
Before you know it, Denver is trapped. She's struggling to find a voice amidst all the sacrifices and lies.
Secrets get whispered, rumors settle in, and agreements turn into boundaries.
Will Denver and her friends make it out in the end? Check this book out on February 2nd and see for yourself!
Now, let's get into the review.
For someone who rarely reads stories in verse, I was surprised by how hooked I was in the beginning. The verse fits right into the atmosphere and I love it!
I also love how relatable Denver is and how she'll do anything for her friends. She's raw, she's vulnerable, and she gets emotional.
Now, Dali. Damn, I love her. Like that's it. No other fucking words.
I love how strong she is. How cautious she is as well. Dali's always looking out for other people, especially in times where she needs to focus on herself.
We didn't get much of Shak after the plot came in. It was a bit disappointing if you ask me. I can't say much about her, except she did try to save our girls multiple times and it didn't work, sadly.
Other than that, I don't know much about Shak.
I know I did love the smoothness of Charles' writing. I remember finishing the book in under 48 hours. I remember reading the last paragraph and then thinking, "wow". Like that shit just happened. And it did.
You know it amazes me how much time and effort was being put into this. It's a great book, shedding a light on the dark side of the music industry and the many other TW topics listed above. A big roller coaster ride that educated me, made me laugh a couple of times and overall smile.
The friendship portrayed is incredible and you can tell these girls will stick for each other no matter what.
All in all, if you're down for a heartwarming friendship, a fearless exploration, and a girl trying her best to make her voice heard, check this book out. It is an engaging and terrific read!
And while we're at it, lemme just thank my friend, Scholastic, for sending me an ARC of this book.
It truly means the world to me. I don't think I've ever had a big publishing company send me something.
And to all of you reading, whether here or on my blog, thank you too! The support is insane <33
(Please correct me if I got some of these warnings wrong and I will fix it)
Denver and her two besties, Dali and Shak, wanna make it big in the music industry. But not everything is always sunshine and rainbows.
So when the most popular R&B star in the world, Sean "Mercury" Ellis, assigns them to work with him, everything seems just fine.
But monsters can be anyone. Dreams can be turned against you.
And is Merc someone they can rely upon?
Before you know it, Denver is trapped. She's struggling to find a voice amidst all the sacrifices and lies.
Secrets get whispered, rumors settle in, and agreements turn into boundaries.
Will Denver and her friends make it out in the end? Check this book out on February 2nd and see for yourself!
Now, let's get into the review.
For someone who rarely reads stories in verse, I was surprised by how hooked I was in the beginning. The verse fits right into the atmosphere and I love it!
I also love how relatable Denver is and how she'll do anything for her friends. She's raw, she's vulnerable, and she gets emotional.
Now, Dali. Damn, I love her. Like that's it. No other fucking words.
I love how strong she is. How cautious she is as well. Dali's always looking out for other people, especially in times where she needs to focus on herself.
We didn't get much of Shak after the plot came in. It was a bit disappointing if you ask me. I can't say much about her, except she did try to save our girls multiple times and it didn't work, sadly.
Other than that, I don't know much about Shak.
I know I did love the smoothness of Charles' writing. I remember finishing the book in under 48 hours. I remember reading the last paragraph and then thinking, "wow". Like that shit just happened. And it did.
You know it amazes me how much time and effort was being put into this. It's a great book, shedding a light on the dark side of the music industry and the many other TW topics listed above. A big roller coaster ride that educated me, made me laugh a couple of times and overall smile.
The friendship portrayed is incredible and you can tell these girls will stick for each other no matter what.
All in all, if you're down for a heartwarming friendship, a fearless exploration, and a girl trying her best to make her voice heard, check this book out. It is an engaging and terrific read!
And while we're at it, lemme just thank my friend, Scholastic, for sending me an ARC of this book.
It truly means the world to me. I don't think I've ever had a big publishing company send me something.
And to all of you reading, whether here or on my blog, thank you too! The support is insane <33