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A review by eicart_reads
Sotto Voce by Suzanne Clay
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
I really loved the musical symbolism and emotions in this story. Harmony has been muting her voice, her wants, her needs for so long, in literal and figurative ways.
She meets Oliver and is attracted to him, eventually ponders taking a risk and giving him her phone number... Then she crosses paths with Garrett, who is captivated by her singing and offers to give her lessons, to develop her voice and reclaim her dreams of studying music. Oliver and Garrett are married to each other, so where might Harmony fit in their nonmonogamous relationship? Is that something she wants? Does she have the courage to make her voice heard?
I especially enjoyed the exploration of the emotions surrounding polyamory, from the point of view of both Oliver and Garrett. I don't know much about consensual nonmonogamy, and this gave me what felt like a realistic peek into the thoughts and feelings of how this married couple experienced it. I feel like past books I've read that have included polyamory have focused more on the sexual aspects of it, and while this story did include sex, the emotional dynamics stood out more for me.
I'm fully captivated by this multi-author series and look forward to reading more!!
Mind the content warnings before you proceed with this book.
She meets Oliver and is attracted to him, eventually ponders taking a risk and giving him her phone number... Then she crosses paths with Garrett, who is captivated by her singing and offers to give her lessons, to develop her voice and reclaim her dreams of studying music. Oliver and Garrett are married to each other, so where might Harmony fit in their nonmonogamous relationship? Is that something she wants? Does she have the courage to make her voice heard?
I especially enjoyed the exploration of the emotions surrounding polyamory, from the point of view of both Oliver and Garrett. I don't know much about consensual nonmonogamy, and this gave me what felt like a realistic peek into the thoughts and feelings of how this married couple experienced it. I feel like past books I've read that have included polyamory have focused more on the sexual aspects of it, and while this story did include sex, the emotional dynamics stood out more for me.
I'm fully captivated by this multi-author series and look forward to reading more!!
Mind the content warnings before you proceed with this book.