Review: Amazing!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2013
WOW!!  Silent is an amazing book.  It is dark and real and hurt to read at many points, but then there were the beautiful, shining moments that felt oh-so-good.  It is easy to relate to Alex, the narrator, and to love him, despite his flaws and mistakes.  And, Seb - he breaks your heart and then puts it back together.  Their devotion to each other was uplifting in a setting/world that was often scary and depressing.  I loved how, as the story progressed,  Alex and Seb helped each other uncover their true selves and, in the process, saved themselves from the potentially bleak lives they could have led.  Sara Alva does a fantastic job painting the picture of Seb and Alex's world.  She does equally well with the supporting characters.  They are all unique, complex people with their own stories. I thought the ending of the book was pitch perfect - hopeful, yet realistic - true to the love Seb and Alex have.  I would love, love, love to read a sequel to find out how they grow into adulthood.  I adored Sara Alva's book, Social Skills, but I think she has topped it with Silent.  She is definitely a must-read author for me.