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A review by lanidon
The Right Move by Liz Tomforde
5.0
This is one of the best contemporary romance I've ever read. Even though the plot isn't over a long period of time, the author really devotes every moment to proving why these two are perfect for each other. It's so compelling in every little action they do to show their love for each other. They are both compelling and complex characters, as are the side characters; I want more of all of them. The world feels rich and real. The story is messy like life without feeling contrived or forced; the issues they face neither feel trivial nor overdramatic. I genuinely have very few criticisms. I smiled through the whole book and even shed a tear or two
The addition of Deaf culture and language was my absolute favorite part. I loved how casually it was added yet how emotionally impactful it became in it's subtleness. I have sought out so many d/Deaf romances and they have basically all let me down; they tend to act like deafness is a trial to be overcome OR like it's not a big deal at all and interacting with the hearing world is easy. While the main characters are not deaf, the way they interact with the language is so refreshing; there is a genuine awe and joy in the beauty of ASL which I've never seen expressed in fiction
The addition of Deaf culture and language was my absolute favorite part. I loved how casually it was added yet how emotionally impactful it became in it's subtleness. I have sought out so many d/Deaf romances and they have basically all let me down; they tend to act like deafness is a trial to be overcome OR like it's not a big deal at all and interacting with the hearing world is easy. While the main characters are not deaf, the way they interact with the language is so refreshing; there is a genuine awe and joy in the beauty of ASL which I've never seen expressed in fiction