A review by astheplotthickens24
A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard

4.0

"Our problems don't make us different, they make us the same. It's all about communication"

I've never read something that tackles anxiety and selective mutism before, so I never really had any expectations on this book.
The main characters Steffi and Rhys found refuge with one another. I love how they didn't give a shit on what the world would think as long as they understand each other.

Since I've been through Steffi's mind, I saw how little things give her anxiety. I thought it was funny at first but then I realize that it wasn't funny at all, if waiting for the bus gives her a mini panic attack then I have no idea what a broken heart would cause her.

This book was a unique contemporary novel with a little bit of teenage drama and anxiety lessons. I really enjoyed it!