A review by the_queer_bibliophile
The Loudest Silence by Sydney Langford

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

I received this ARC in a trade. All thoughts are my own. I absolutely adored reading this book! The characters were funny and relatable from the very beginning. And the humor and Millennial/Gen Z references where icing on the cake. This is literally a Platonic High School Musical, and I LOVE THAT.

The representation throughout this book is amazing in my opinion. Not only do we get disability representation with a Deaf/HOH MC, we get LGBTQ+ representation with the main two characters being bisexual and aroace, AND mental health representation as well, with one of the MCs experiencing anxiety attacks and a possible anxiety disorder. The representation of an anxiety attack was very realistic, but also keep in mind anxiety attacks look different for everyone. 

All in all, I highly recommend this book to those looking for a feel-good, coming-of-age story of two queers and their found family.
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