Review: Silencing Joy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 22, 2013
Rachiele has a very personal and personable writing style.  She tells a vividly raw and shockingly real story that you can’t help but get caught up in.  This story is very emotionally charged.  It’s cool & disturbing all at the same time. Her descriptions, as well as her storytelling, are understated yet won’t let you go.  The story itself had me captivated.  It’s vivid without being over the top.Rachiele flips perspective between a variety of characters.  With some you’re vey engaged and caught up in the tale.  With others, it’s like you’re standing on the sidelines.  This adds an extra layer of complexity to the tale.  You get to know all of the characters in the story without leaving anyone in the dust.Overall, this story was exhilarating, thought provoking, & thoroughly enjoyable.  I didn’t ever want it to end.Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.