Timmy's Review of Silent by Sara Alva

This story was very much an emotional ride. Alex was a little selfish, but I completely understood where he was coming from. I was sent away to a foster home once and it was not nearly as good as where Alex was sent, but the idea of not knowing where you will be, and not being permanent, is very scary. I lied just so I could return to my old home. It was not a good life, but I knew it and understood it. The rules were clear to me. So I can completely relate to Alex’s point of view.

I can also relate to Sebastian. As I don’t speak, there were many times I was written off as a retard. I think Sebastian really brings out the good in Alex. The pair of them were great together, and the romance was sweet. I really loved them together. The ending was so good. I do hope these boys have more story to tell, because I would love to read more.

Two things I would have liked to see are: What happened with Alex’s mom? And what happened with his sister? There was a little about the sister, but I would have liked a little more.

I believe this book falls into the “hope” category for me and, along with the great story and writing, I give the book 5 Marbles ~Timmy

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About Silent

Alex’s life as a teenager in South Central L.A. is far from perfect, but it’s his life, and he knows how to live it. He knows what role to play and what things to keep to himself. He’s got it all under control, until one lousy pair of shoes kicks him out of his world and lands him in a foster care group home.

Surrounded by strangers and trapped in a life where he could never belong, Alex turns to the only person lower on the social ladder than he is: a “special” mute boy. In Sebastian, Alex finds a safe place to store his secrets—those that sent him to foster care, and the deeper one that sets him apart from the other teenagers he knows. But Sebastian has secrets of his own, and when tragedy rips the two boys apart, Alex will stop at nothing to find the answers—even if it means dragging them both through a past full of wounds best left buried.

It might just be worth it, for the slim chance at love.

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