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Every Word You Never Said
by Jordon Greene
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.5 but it felt wrong to mark it down as 4.
First off, thank you Jordon for the beautiful arc, bookmarks and little characters I received in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book, and its message. That clothes have no gender and stigmas like that have no place in today's society.
I adored the characters- I felt for Skylar as it can't be easy to be bumped around and let down your whole life, and on top of that to be non verbal. I really enjoyed that aspect of the book, and it added so much to the story. I've never read a book with a nonverbal MC and it was so interesting to see how someone without the ability to speak navigates the world. It also really made me think on how much we take the ability to speak for granted.
I resonated more with Jacob - rock loving, eboy who loves movies and music and just wants to get out of the small town he's in. Like me in Grammar school.
Ian, Eric, Im and Seth are friends that every person needs in their live and I loved that they were so supportive and ready to stand up for their friends no matter what.
What frustrated me was the hardcore religious people who were constantly being offended and trying to shove their veiws and religion onto other people. The fact that it was in the book didn't frustrate me - more that these people actually exist and made me feel for all the queer people who have to deal with it on a daily bases. It made me angry for everyone who has gone through it. It was incredibly important to the story though and so relevant in the world today.
But I did love the reverse of that too, and that there are religious people who loved everyone equally and actually fought for equality instead of preaching outright hate. (I don't have an issue with religion fyi, just the whole "gay is sin, you'll burn in hell" aspect some people love to latch onto.)
It does sound heavier than it is - it was an incredibly heartwarming, wholesome story that I think everyone could take something from. It was full of love, and acceptance and friendship and striving to be yourself no matter what others tell you. If a boy wants to wear a dress, so what?
I also highly reccomend checking out Jordons other book "watching for comets." It's a beautiful story and set in the same world as this, and some of the characters pop up for a cameo or two.
I can't wait to see what comes next from Jordon. Brilliant book my friend.
TW for homophobia, hate speech, mild abuse (mentioned) bullying.
First off, thank you Jordon for the beautiful arc, bookmarks and little characters I received in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book, and its message. That clothes have no gender and stigmas like that have no place in today's society.
I adored the characters- I felt for Skylar as it can't be easy to be bumped around and let down your whole life, and on top of that to be non verbal. I really enjoyed that aspect of the book, and it added so much to the story. I've never read a book with a nonverbal MC and it was so interesting to see how someone without the ability to speak navigates the world. It also really made me think on how much we take the ability to speak for granted.
I resonated more with Jacob - rock loving, eboy who loves movies and music and just wants to get out of the small town he's in. Like me in Grammar school.
Ian, Eric, Im and Seth are friends that every person needs in their live and I loved that they were so supportive and ready to stand up for their friends no matter what.
What frustrated me was the hardcore religious people who were constantly being offended and trying to shove their veiws and religion onto other people. The fact that it was in the book didn't frustrate me - more that these people actually exist and made me feel for all the queer people who have to deal with it on a daily bases. It made me angry for everyone who has gone through it. It was incredibly important to the story though and so relevant in the world today.
But I did love the reverse of that too, and that there are religious people who loved everyone equally and actually fought for equality instead of preaching outright hate. (I don't have an issue with religion fyi, just the whole "gay is sin, you'll burn in hell" aspect some people love to latch onto.)
It does sound heavier than it is - it was an incredibly heartwarming, wholesome story that I think everyone could take something from. It was full of love, and acceptance and friendship and striving to be yourself no matter what others tell you. If a boy wants to wear a dress, so what?
I also highly reccomend checking out Jordons other book "watching for comets." It's a beautiful story and set in the same world as this, and some of the characters pop up for a cameo or two.
I can't wait to see what comes next from Jordon. Brilliant book my friend.
TW for homophobia, hate speech, mild abuse (mentioned) bullying.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia
4.5 but it felt wrong to mark it down as 4.
First off, thank you Jordon for the beautiful arc, bookmarks and little characters I received in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book, and its message. That clothes have no gender and stigmas like that have no place in today's society.
I adored the characters- I felt for Skylar as it can't be easy to be bumped around and let down your whole life, and on top of that to be non verbal. I really enjoyed that aspect of the book, and it added so much to the story. I've never read a book with a nonverbal MC and it was so interesting to see how someone without the ability to speak navigates the world. It also really made me think on how much we take the ability to speak for granted.
I resonated more with Jacob - rock loving, eboy who loves movies and music and just wants to get out of the small town he's in. Like me in Grammar school.
Ian, Eric, Im and Seth are friends that every person needs in their live and I loved that they were so supportive and ready to stand up for their friends no matter what.
What frustrated me was the hardcore religious people who were constantly being offended and trying to shove their veiws and religion onto other people. The fact that it was in the book didn't frustrate me - more that these people actually exist and made me feel for all the queer people who have to deal with it on a daily bases. It made me angry for everyone who has gone through it. It was incredibly important to the story though and so relevant in the world today.
But I did love the reverse of that too, and that there are religious people who loved everyone equally and actually fought for equality instead of preaching outright hate. (I don't have an issue with religion fyi, just the whole "gay is sin, you'll burn in hell" aspect some people love to latch onto.)
It does sound heavier than it is - it was an incredibly heartwarming, wholesome story that I think everyone could take something from. It was full of love, and acceptance and friendship and striving to be yourself no matter what others tell you. If a boy wants to wear a dress, so what?
I also highly reccomend checking out Jordons other book "watching for comets." It's a beautiful story and set in the same world as this, and some of the characters pop up for a cameo or two.
I can't wait to see what comes next from Jordon. Brilliant book my friend.
TW for homophobia, hate speech, mild abuse (mentioned) bullying.