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Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan

39 reviews

macleanbridie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders

lyssidoll's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book deserves every 5 star review. Archer was beautiful, tortured, honest, and seeing characters deal with trauma in such a REAL way was extremely refreshing.

Bree??? A pillar of strength. So admirable and warm and brave. I shocked myself at the amount of times I teared up while reading. Flew through the book in 8 hours on a day off, so lovely and beautiful and all things good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Bullying, Child abuse, Car accident, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Gun violence

what_karla_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Grief

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Death of parent, Violence, and Murder

drufroste36's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

"Archer's Voice" by Mia Sheridan is a captivating and heartwarming romance that left a lasting impression on me. One of the standout aspects of the book is the representation of the main character, Archer, who is non-speaking. The author handles this portrayal with sensitivity and respect, highlighting the challenges Archer faces and his resilience in navigating a world that often misunderstands him. It was refreshing to see a character with such a unique perspective, and it added depth and authenticity to the story.

The relationship between Archer and the female protagonist was beautifully written. Their connection felt genuine, and the author did an excellent job of developing their bond as they supported each other on their healing journeys. The chemistry between them was palpable, and I found myself rooting for their happiness.

The story itself was strong from the beginning, drawing me in with its engaging plot and well-crafted characters. The pacing was well-balanced, allowing for moments of tenderness, growth, and emotional intensity. However, the ending felt a bit rushed and neatly tied up, which took away some of the impact and left me wanting more. Despite this, the overall journey of Archer and Bree was satisfying and emotionally resonant.

I appreciated the author's writing style, which was descriptive and evocative, making it easy to immerse myself in the story. However, there were occasional editing issues that could have been improved, although they did not significantly detract from my enjoyment of the book.

"Archer's Voice" is a powerful and heartfelt romance that explores themes of love, healing, and acceptance. The representation of a non-speaking main character, the portrayal of a healthy and supportive relationship, and the captivating chemistry between the couple make this book a memorable read. While the ending could have been more satisfying, it doesn't diminish the overall strength of the story. I would recommend "Archer's Voice" to fans of contemporary romance who appreciate stories with depth and emotional resonance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism

Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Vomit

Minor: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying

samantha7815's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Pregnancy, Rape, Addiction, Violence, Alcohol, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Drug abuse, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Death, and Physical abuse

miciahsreads's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

characters - .75
writing - .5
plot - .5
enjoyment - .5
worldbuilding - .75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Alcohol, Addiction, Sexual content, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Ableism

bellaanneli03's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism and Bullying

ummsprout's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, Death of parent, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Murder, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying and Cancer

Minor: Miscarriage and Vomit

pageafter_paige's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.75

I’m going 3.75 stars. This book was super cute and I’m obsessed with Archer! I want to protect him at all costs because he’s just so pure. The story was good and I enjoyed most of the characters. It was great to see asl representation in a book. I liked the growth for both Archer and Bree. My main turn off has to do with

Spoiler

the implied sexual adult against Archer and how Bree’s reaction wasn’t recognizing that it was 100% rape. I know nothing actually happened to Archer at the strip club, but the reader, and Bree, didn’t know that initially so I was upset seeing Bree say that Archer made the “choice” to go in the back room. <\spoiler> Other than that though this book had me smitten 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Infidelity, Ableism, Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

kshertz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

My rule is always that if a book makes me lose sleep and I can’t put it down and it is an automatic 5.0. This is exactly that book. I was so invested in what was going to happen with this couple. I hated Travis so much. I wanted to learn the backstory for both of them. I wanted them to succeed. I couldn’t put the book down. There were a few mean things that the author did but I can’t say because I don’t want spoilers. But they got me very emotional and then we’re like “psyche”. I don’t love that buuuuut it was well done. Definitely read this book. ASAP. Also, excelling smut level. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Ableism, Blood, Bullying, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual content, Death, and Violence