A review by mcjeter
Ameslan: Silent Sounds by Annait L.J.

adventurous funny medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Silent Sounds is a beautifully written dystopian novel with multiple perspectives, including that of the main antagonist. I have never read a book like this before, and I think what really made this novel stand out was the fact that the main form of communication is American Sign Language. All of the characters are multidimensional and expertly developed. I would reccommend this book to all dystopian lovers, as well as someone who has never read dystopian before but wants to try it out! I also love how it flips the script of our current society. If you don't know the history of sign language or the importance of it, this novel does a great job of showing that, but in the reverse of what actually occured. IRL, at a point in our history, ASL was discouraged and looked down upon, but in Silent Sounds, speaking is what is discouraged and looked down upon (because it is forbidden). The only thing that I didn't really enjoy (more of a personal preference) is the ending. I wish we were given more closure on the main characters Jericho and Emrie, however, I know in future novels we will be given that closure, I am just impatient, haha.