A Quiet Kind of Thunder - Hardcover

Barnard, Sara

3.95

12,640 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1534402411 ISBN 13: 9781534402416

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2018

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A girl who can't speak and a boy who can't hear go on a journey of self-discovery and find support with each other in this gripping, emotionally resonant novel from bestselling author Sara Barnard. Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Jandy Nelson.

Steffi doesn't talk, but she has so much to say.
Rhys can't hear, but he can listen.

Steffi has been a selective mute for most of her life. The condition's name has always felt ironic to her, because she certainly does not "select" not to speak. In fact, she would give anything to be able to speak as easily and often as everyone around her can. She suffers from crippling anxiety, and uncontrollably, in most situations simply can't open her mouth to get out the words.

Steffi's been silent for so long that she feels completely invisible. But Rhys, the new boy at school, sees her. He's deaf, and her knowledge of basic sign language means that she's assigned to help him acclimate. To Rhys, it doesn't matter that Steffi doesn't talk. As they find ways to communicate, Steffi discovers that she does have a voice, and that she's falling in love with the one person who makes her feel brave enough to use it. But as she starts to overcome a lifelong challenge, she'll soon confront questions about the nature of her own identity and the very essence of what it is to know another person.

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Review:

This is a delightful love story which marks all the ups and downs, misunderstandings and discoveries about another person which are part of first love and a burgeoning sexual relationship. (Carousel Magazine)

I felt like I was living this book (Zoella on Beautiful Broken Things)

I don't know where to start. I'd give this book TEN stars if I could. I loved Beautiful Broken Things but I think I love this book even more. A brilliant depiction of social anxiety, a swoony subtle love story that creeps up on you, and meticulously researched, respectful and just beautifully written. This book is not only for the quiet ones, but by JOVE how the quiet ones will adore this book. (Holly Bourne, author of Am I Normal Yet?)

Beautiful, honest and compelling. Also, one of the best depictions of anxiety I have ever read. (Catherine Doyle, author of Vendetta)

I swallowed this in one delicious sitting, and I've been thinking about Steffi and Rhys ever since. Honestly, it's been weeks and I'm not over them. They're so well drawn that they feel really real for me in a way that makes me want to check in with them for the rest of their lives. (Lauren James, author of The Next Together)

I literally cannot wait for everyone to read this and obsess over how good it is! (Maddie (Heart Full Of Books))

Book Description:

The breathtaking new love story from the author of Beautiful Broken Things

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