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A review by jsncnrd
Every Word You Never Said by Jordon Greene
4.0
This was such a great entry in the Noahverse! I’ve had this book on my list since before it came out, and not knowing that there were 2 books that preceded it.
Whereas A Mark on My Soul was heart-shattering and painful, and Watching for Comets struck somewhere between tragic and hopeful, Every Word You Never Said was lighthearted and cute. It’s great to see versatility.
Skylar and Jacob were both fantastic characters. I have an incredibly soft spot for characters in the foster care system and Skylar was so incredibly brave, intelligent, and strong. Jacob was resilient, courageous, and thoughtful. I loved watching their friendship bloom into a relationship.
Jordon’s books all include religion / religious judgment as a common theme, and it was interesting to see it become weaponized and politicized within the context of a dress code and Jacob’s father’s political campaign.
Another great theme explored was that of communication – not just through Skylar not being able to speak, but also in how Jacob WAS able to speak, but had (often) poor communication skills.
I wish the main conflict had not become Skylar and Jacob fighting because I would have loved to see more romance versus trying to get each other back, but with a resolution like that at the ending, I cannot complain!
I’m so glad I read them in order, otherwise the cameos and appearances from other characters / places would have gone right over my head. It was wonderful to see them all within the same story. I will always be happy to see Noah and Aidan because I absolutely adore them.
Noah speaking about Parker brought tears to my eyes, because their story will forever and always break my heart into a million little pieces. The first book / namesake of the series meant so much to me (and others) and seeing elements of that bleed into other entries of the universe gives us great full-circle moments.
I am beyond excited to read Snowflake Kisses and This I Promise You ( which I am told is quite spicy ! ). Every Word You Never Said was an excellent book with a unique premise and important messages. Jordon Greene never seems to miss!
Sometimes I wonder; when you sleep, are you ever dreaming of me? … /
Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you’re in my head? / Is it cool that I said all that? Is it too soon to do this yet? Because I know that it’s delicate.
- Delicate / Taylor Swift
Whereas A Mark on My Soul was heart-shattering and painful, and Watching for Comets struck somewhere between tragic and hopeful, Every Word You Never Said was lighthearted and cute. It’s great to see versatility.
Skylar and Jacob were both fantastic characters. I have an incredibly soft spot for characters in the foster care system and Skylar was so incredibly brave, intelligent, and strong. Jacob was resilient, courageous, and thoughtful. I loved watching their friendship bloom into a relationship.
Jordon’s books all include religion / religious judgment as a common theme, and it was interesting to see it become weaponized and politicized within the context of a dress code and Jacob’s father’s political campaign.
Another great theme explored was that of communication – not just through Skylar not being able to speak, but also in how Jacob WAS able to speak, but had (often) poor communication skills.
I wish the main conflict had not become Skylar and Jacob fighting because I would have loved to see more romance versus trying to get each other back, but with a resolution like that at the ending, I cannot complain!
I’m so glad I read them in order, otherwise the cameos and appearances from other characters / places would have gone right over my head. It was wonderful to see them all within the same story. I will always be happy to see Noah and Aidan because I absolutely adore them.
Noah speaking about Parker brought tears to my eyes, because their story will forever and always break my heart into a million little pieces. The first book / namesake of the series meant so much to me (and others) and seeing elements of that bleed into other entries of the universe gives us great full-circle moments.
I am beyond excited to read Snowflake Kisses and This I Promise You ( which I am told is quite spicy ! ). Every Word You Never Said was an excellent book with a unique premise and important messages. Jordon Greene never seems to miss!
Sometimes I wonder; when you sleep, are you ever dreaming of me? … /
Is it cool that I said all that? Is it chill that you’re in my head? / Is it cool that I said all that? Is it too soon to do this yet? Because I know that it’s delicate.
- Delicate / Taylor Swift