saraduarter's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal cruelty
miciahsreads's review against another edition
- 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
writing - .5
plot - .5
enjoyment - .5
worldbuilding - .75
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
booksgoodformysoul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Murder, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
onceupona_nessa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Murder, Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
ummsprout's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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
theonewheresamreads's review against another edition
- 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? N/A
4.25
Moderate: Cursing, Addiction, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug use, Abandonment, Death, Sexual violence, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Gun violence, Stalking, Rape, Sexual assault, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
- 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
βArcherβs Voiceβ is a powerful, beautiful love story about trust, acceptance, and complex communication. I really liked how Mia Sheridan handled Archerβs ability to communicate without his voice. It struck a very strong note in me, as I work with many nonverbal individuals and know firsthand how much you donβt know until you learn to communicate using their language.
Because communication is not exclusively vocal. We all know body language makes up a good part of it, but words can also be shown in many different ways. Voice isnβt reserved just for sound that comes out of your mouth, that is spoken. Sometimes voice is sign language (featured in this book) or through a communication device or through writing on paper, reading lips, etc. Whichever it may be, that is your voice. And our sweet, incredibly misunderstood Archerβs voice shouldnβt have been so different from everyone in Pelion, Maine. If only theyβd taken the time to listen with more than their ears and preconceived prejudices.
Until Bree shows up, and everything changes for Archer.Β I fell headfirst into Archer and Breeβs tender, tentative loveβhow much they trusted each other and believed in one another, despite each of their own past trauma and current obstacles. It was first love and it never read so real to me. When love is right, itβs bigger than anything. (Note: LOTS AND LOTS OF SPICE in case you were wondering!)
I already wish I could read this again for the first time. LOVE is, in fact, the reason.
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual assault, Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Alcohol, Grief, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Gore and Vomit
rachaelm13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Spoiler
that archer is blood related and has rights to the townThe dandelions on the cover I thought was going to be a reoccurring theme but they were mentioned twice in the first couple chapters then never again.Β
The main character was literally assaulted (forcibly kissed) by two separate guys and both times she literally brushed it off and justified their actions?? Maybe that was supposed to be because of her previous trauma but I donβt think so. Kinda said that just taking unwanted kisses is okay and its because βoh the poor guy had/did _blank_ so its not his faultβ
I also felt like this book the whole time was just trying to make Archer as βnormalβ as possibly. As in, painting him not disabled and that look thereβs something wrong with him but heβs βnormalβ. I got a weird ableism vibe. ESPECIALLY with the whole solo roadtrip thing.
Spoiler
He was good enough before. I know he initiated the trip but it still sent the message the author didnβt think he was good enough how he was for Bree. He couldβve grown and gotten more comfortable in society with Bree and in Pelion. Also without completely cutting her off for 3 months and expecting that to be okay and her to willingly take him back after that. All just to prove to the reader ge was normal. Even at the beginning it was, βoh heβs not deaf heβs normalβ βhe was shot thats why he canβt talk, he wasnβt BORN brokenβ like yikes tell me youβre ableist without telling me. Its giving *inspiration porn*Also Bree constantly worried how Archer is going to communicate with people and being sad/taking pity on him when he goes in public alone like heβs not a grown ass man who can communicate and has done so by himself thus far. How did he communicate with you before he knew you signed? Body language, gestures, writing things down. Just because he doesnβt speak doesnβt mean heβs incapable. Be mad at society for not being inclusive and knowing sign and being readily willing to communicate with people in anything other than orally. Again its the ableism for me. βOh poor man he canβt talk his life must suck!Β‘!β No actually society just isnβt built for anyone but neurotypical, non-disabled people.Β
Another weird ableist thing about the the epilogue(s) Bree kept mentioning her βloud boysβ like what? It was like highlighting the fact that they were βnormalβ and archerβs genetics didnt βmess them upβ. Like it was brought up an oddly large number of times. Th only epilogue that I cared for was the extended version that shower archerβs point of view of the haircutting scene. I wish we wouldβve got more of his chapters in the book.Β
Also wouldβve loved to see the sexual learning a bit more. Like this whole trope is girl meets sheltered boy. But all we got was βhe masters things so he mastered sex tooβ like I wanted scenes where heβs actually learning her. I donβt know. Thats just a small qualm but it wouldβve been cool.Β
I think Iβm going to have to give this book a 2
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, Ableism, Child abuse, Alcohol, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
sameen_haque's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
"πππ’ ππ πππππππ ππππ πππ’ππ ππππ πππππ ππππππ πππ ππ πππππ π ππ ππππ πππ ππππ ππππππ."
π Atlas Corrigan days are over for me. Here comes ARCHER HALE, the mysterious, silent, the sweetest, the most caring and the most sensitive man. The Best Book Boyfriend.
π I don't remember the last time i cried this much over a book. And i surely don't remember crying within the first 50 pages. The Dandelion on it's cover was a sign that this book is for me and it definitely is.
π Archer's Voice is a heartwarming and beautiful story about survival, strength and the healing power of love. How just one right person can make your life from miserable to beautiful. I felt so many emotions and i felt them strongly.
π Mia Sheridan knows how to convey strong emotions and her descriptions are so vivid.
π The book is mostly from Bree's POV but in between we get to read about Archer's side of story through some flashbacks from his childhood and also his feelings from the present.
π Bree Prescott is the best female lead I've read in a long time. She is strong, sensitive, so pure at heart and very caring. Both the characters are extremely loveable and there's not even a single toxic or negative thing about any of them. They are lovable as a couple and they are lovable as individuals.Β
π I can go on and on about this book but i don't wanna give away too much details about the story. I am in love with this book and i am gonna definitely read every Mia Sheridan book from now on.
π If you love a tear-jerker with tragic pasts and heartwarming romance, pick this up without any second throughts.
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Violence
Minor: Child abuse
gwennymolina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Violence, Gun violence, Death of parent, Rape, and Sexual harassment