A book that makes me want to shout from the rooftops about how much I love fiction.

This was so good. As someone with only a cursory understanding of deaf culture, I was fully engrossed in the novel from the very beginning. The characters were complex and flawed and showcased different aspects of being deaf (or hearing in a deaf world). I rooted and ached for the characters and feel like I also learned so much about their world. I loved the little interludes included in the book about deaf history and mythology (such as the concept of "eyeth") and overall just feel enriched having read this book. This memorable novel not only tugged at my heart strings but also left me wanting to learn more.

A special note: I was recommended the audiobook which was a unique way to experience this story. The sounds of the author signing at certain parts of the book (when characters sign to each other) was a brilliant artistic choice.

Recommended highly, but especially if you want a primer into modern deaf culture, enjoy complicated family dynamics, and love angsty teens who sometimes just want to blow something up.

More thoughts here: https://youtu.be/Wj9tTFqo-BM