A review by anjh
A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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

5.0

honestly this book was so easy to read and so comforting, especially with being able to relate to strongly to Steffi with shyness and anxiety. 

i really liked the d/Deaf representation in this book especially with the d/Deaf x SM relationship and how this encouraged the discussion around how much we really need to use verbal communication and how other modes of communication can be just as meaningful if not more, including BSL. 

a lot of the plot points in this book were quite predictable which i guess was a kind of downside but honestly i would still give it 5 stars, it was so unique in its representation of differences and so beautiful. 

i don’t normally like romance books but something about the romance in this one was just different and unique and i really did like it. the 🌶️ scenes tho not so much lol

would def recommend to anyone who enjoys YA with disability rep and a touch of romance


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