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A review by _thelitlibrarian
Muted by Tami Charles
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.50 star
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TW; Rape, Sexual Assualt, Emotional Abuse, Kidnapping, Gun Violence, Adult/Minor Relationship, Body Shaming
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This book was my ultimate downfall, the number of tears I shed was unreal. I picked this book up on a recommendation and I'm SO glad that I did. Muted follows a trio of high school students who have the same dream - to make it big. After a chance encounter with R&B artist Merc, the ladies are led to believe he'll be their claim to fame. As anything goes, things aren't always what they seem. After many trials and tribulations, the story shifts from a girl group vibe to a solo career for Denver, the mastermind behind the lyrics.
My heart ached for Denver, by the time she had realized she needed out, it was too late. I love how this story could easily be applied to today's industrial age. The fact that the obsession over making it big could ultimately lead you to things you would never consider doing prior to fame. This book itself was pure lyrical bliss, I often found myself stopping to think about passages I had just read. Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. If you're looking for a touching/make you cry YA book, I recommend this one highly.
Be bold. Be Hear
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TW; Rape, Sexual Assualt, Emotional Abuse, Kidnapping, Gun Violence, Adult/Minor Relationship, Body Shaming
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This book was my ultimate downfall, the number of tears I shed was unreal. I picked this book up on a recommendation and I'm SO glad that I did. Muted follows a trio of high school students who have the same dream - to make it big. After a chance encounter with R&B artist Merc, the ladies are led to believe he'll be their claim to fame. As anything goes, things aren't always what they seem. After many trials and tribulations, the story shifts from a girl group vibe to a solo career for Denver, the mastermind behind the lyrics.
My heart ached for Denver, by the time she had realized she needed out, it was too late. I love how this story could easily be applied to today's industrial age. The fact that the obsession over making it big could ultimately lead you to things you would never consider doing prior to fame. This book itself was pure lyrical bliss, I often found myself stopping to think about passages I had just read. Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. If you're looking for a touching/make you cry YA book, I recommend this one highly.
Be bold. Be Hear
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Body shaming