thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
You know what, maybe love is in the air. Because when I tell you that I inhaled this book, I mean I was on another plane of being. MY EMOTIONS!!!! I knew this was a love story, but God did I underestimate how much love would be packed into this story and how much it would affect me. Is it possible to feel loved by a book??
“Archer’s Voice” is a powerful, beautiful love story about trust, acceptance, and complex communication. I really liked how Mia Sheridan handled Archer’s 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 don’t 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 isn’t 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 Archer’s voice shouldn’t have been so different from everyone in Pelion, Maine. If only they’d 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 Bree’s tender, tentative love—how 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, it’s 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.
“Archer’s Voice” is a powerful, beautiful love story about trust, acceptance, and complex communication. I really liked how Mia Sheridan handled Archer’s 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 don’t 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 isn’t 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 Archer’s voice shouldn’t have been so different from everyone in Pelion, Maine. If only they’d 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 Bree’s tender, tentative love—how 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, it’s 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.
Content Warnings
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
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Murder, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Sexual assault
ednam0dewannabe's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
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
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
I don’t know what to rate this. This was a highly anticipated book for me but it took me a month to read it. I just kept not picking it up. Some reasons for that: read the physical copy and not ebook which are always harder for me to read due to the fact I read in bed at night. I wasn’t making time for reading so I was too tired to read before bed and if I did it was ebook “My year of rest and relaxation” which put me in a reading slump/weird headspace. The first half of the book I enjoyed and got through pretty quickly but after that was when I was struggling. The family secret got out and I was like well I know how this is going to end so I didn’t have a strong desire to finish reading because of that too. Oh and all the ableism in it. I talk about that more later in the review.
The 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.
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 don’t think so. Kinda said that just taking unwanted kisses is okay and its because “oh the poor guy had/did _blank_ so its not his fault”
I also felt like this book the whole time was just trying to make Archer as “normal” as possibly. As in, painting him not disabled and that look there’s something wrong with him but he’s ‘normal’. I got a weird ableism vibe. ESPECIALLY with the whole solo roadtrip thing.
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 he’s 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 doesn’t speak doesn’t mean he’s 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. “Oh poor man he can’t talk his life must suck!¡!” No actually society just isn’t built for anyone but neurotypical, non-disabled people.
Another weird ableist thing about the the epilogue(s) Bree kept mentioning her “loud boys” like what? It was like highlighting the fact that they were “normal” and archer’s genetics didnt “mess them up”. Like it was brought up an oddly large number of times. Th only epilogue that I cared for was the extended version that shower archer’s point of view of the haircutting scene. I wish we would’ve got more of his chapters in the book.
Also would’ve loved to see the sexual learning a bit more. Like this whole trope is girl meets sheltered boy. But all we got was “he masters things so he mastered sex too” like I wanted scenes where he’s actually learning her. I don’t know. Thats just a small qualm but it would’ve been cool.
I think I’m going to have to give this book a 2
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.
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 don’t think so. Kinda said that just taking unwanted kisses is okay and its because “oh the poor guy had/did _blank_ so its not his fault”
I also felt like this book the whole time was just trying to make Archer as “normal” as possibly. As in, painting him not disabled and that look there’s something wrong with him but he’s ‘normal’. 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 didn’t think he was good enough how he was for Bree. He could’ve 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, “oh he’s not deaf he’s normal” “he was shot thats why he can’t talk, he wasn’t BORN broken” like yikes tell me you’re 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 he’s 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 doesn’t speak doesn’t mean he’s 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. “Oh poor man he can’t talk his life must suck!¡!” No actually society just isn’t built for anyone but neurotypical, non-disabled people.
Another weird ableist thing about the the epilogue(s) Bree kept mentioning her “loud boys” like what? It was like highlighting the fact that they were “normal” and archer’s genetics didnt “mess them up”. Like it was brought up an oddly large number of times. Th only epilogue that I cared for was the extended version that shower archer’s point of view of the haircutting scene. I wish we would’ve got more of his chapters in the book.
Also would’ve loved to see the sexual learning a bit more. Like this whole trope is girl meets sheltered boy. But all we got was “he masters things so he mastered sex too” like I wanted scenes where he’s actually learning her. I don’t know. Thats just a small qualm but it would’ve been cool.
I think I’m going to have to give this book a 2
Content Warnings
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
This book had me hooked and I just have no words honestly to describe it. It was just so beautiful. There were certain dynamics I would have wished had been explored but just wow. Ch. 35 though or at least the beginning was just criminal.
Content Warnings
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
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Addiction, Car accident, and Child abuse
sameen_haque's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 - 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝘼𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙚, 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙚
"𝚃𝚛𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚌𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚜."
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 Mia Sheridan knows how to convey strong emotions and her descriptions are so vivid.
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 If you love a tear-jerker with tragic pasts and heartwarming romance, pick this up without any second throughts.
"𝚃𝚛𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚌𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚜."
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 Mia Sheridan knows how to convey strong emotions and her descriptions are so vivid.
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 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.
💙 If you love a tear-jerker with tragic pasts and heartwarming romance, pick this up without any second throughts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Violence
Minor: Child abuse
izzieisaloser's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
3.75
I feel so many strong feelings about this book in so many different ways. A love hate relationship if you will.
I’m 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 I’d be holding a grudge for a LONG ASS TIME.
I’m 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 I’d be holding a grudge for a LONG ASS TIME.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Car accident
psalmon123's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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 was so magnificent. I will read it again. It was such a happy yet saddening story. The pace was perfect and it was so beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Grief, Child abuse, Rape, Car accident, and Medical trauma
Minor: Cursing