hanna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident, Injury/injury detail, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape
cait_demorato's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Rape, and Car accident
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
âArcherâs Voiceâ is a powerful, beautiful love story about trust, acceptance, and complex communication. I really liked how Mia Sheridan handled Archerâs 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 donât 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 isnât 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 Archerâs voice shouldnât have been so different from everyone in Pelion, Maine. If only theyâd taken the time to listen with more than their ears and preconceived prejudices.
Until Bree shows up, and everything changes for Archer. I fell headfirst into Archer and Breeâs tender, tentative loveâhow 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, itâs 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
flosssie'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
4.5
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Murder, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Sexual assault
ednam0dewannabe's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Blood, and Drug use
rachaelm13's review
- 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.Â
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 donât think so. Kinda said that just taking unwanted kisses is okay and its because âoh the poor guy had/did _blank_ so its not his faultâ
I also felt like this book the whole time was just trying to make Archer as ânormalâ as possibly. As in, painting him not disabled and that look thereâs something wrong with him but heâs ânormalâ. 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 didnât think he was good enough how he was for Bree. He couldâve 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, âoh heâs not deaf heâs normalâ âhe was shot thats why he canât talk, he wasnât BORN brokenâ like yikes tell me youâre 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 heâs 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 doesnât speak doesnât mean heâs 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. âOh poor man he canât talk his life must suck!ÂĄ!â No actually society just isnât built for anyone but neurotypical, non-disabled people.Â
Another weird ableist thing about the the epilogue(s) Bree kept mentioning her âloud boysâ like what? It was like highlighting the fact that they were ânormalâ and archerâs genetics didnt âmess them upâ. Like it was brought up an oddly large number of times. Th only epilogue that I cared for was the extended version that shower archerâs point of view of the haircutting scene. I wish we wouldâve got more of his chapters in the book.Â
Also wouldâve loved to see the sexual learning a bit more. Like this whole trope is girl meets sheltered boy. But all we got was âhe masters things so he mastered sex tooâ like I wanted scenes where heâs actually learning her. I donât know. Thats just a small qualm but it wouldâve been cool.Â
I think Iâm 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
hapalyn'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, Injury/injury detail, Car accident, Child abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
gurbirparmar's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Car accident and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child abuse
Minor: Addiction and Rape
a_shlee99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Addiction, Car accident, and Child abuse
izzieisaloser'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? Yes
3.75
Iâm struggling to collect my thoughts to be honest.
SPOILERS AHEAD
I love this book it was so good I smiled I practically cried so was definitely rooting for Archer and Bree the whole time. But him leaving made me want to punch him in the face, I struggle to understand how she forgave him so quickly Iâd be holding a grudge for a LONG ASS TIME.Â
Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Car accident