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A review by thebookshelfblossom
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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 finally got around to reading one of Bookstagram’s favorites, and I understand why it is so beloved. Archer’s story was heartbreaking and powerful, and I loved seeing his growth. The flaws in his character felt real given his character’s backstory, and I felt myself rooting for him the whole time.
Bree’s character was often frustrating for me. I tried to remind myself she was in her early 20s, but so much of what she does feels immature and not thought out. I couldn’t tell if that was intentional on the author’s part, or if it was just a poorly developed character.
Which brings me to why I didn’t want to give this a full 4 stars - so much of the writing and editing felt subpar. There were times in the middle of the book that I felt like the depth of the writing was catching up with the depth of the story, but then it dropped off again at the end. Most of the writing just felt very one-note. It’s always better to show instead of tell, and there was a lot of telling, if that makes sense.
Even still, I appreciated the story and the heart behind it. I’m glad to check this off my physical TBR!
Please be sure to check all TW for this book. There are a lot of heavy themes addressed in the story.
Bree’s character was often frustrating for me. I tried to remind myself she was in her early 20s, but so much of what she does feels immature and not thought out. I couldn’t tell if that was intentional on the author’s part, or if it was just a poorly developed character.
Which brings me to why I didn’t want to give this a full 4 stars - so much of the writing and editing felt subpar. There were times in the middle of the book that I felt like the depth of the writing was catching up with the depth of the story, but then it dropped off again at the end. Most of the writing just felt very one-note. It’s always better to show instead of tell, and there was a lot of telling, if that makes sense.
Even still, I appreciated the story and the heart behind it. I’m glad to check this off my physical TBR!
Please be sure to check all TW for this book. There are a lot of heavy themes addressed in the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder