Silence

Loved this book! Deborah has a beautiful, lyrical style of writing . . . not pretentious, but rather soft strokes of color that paint a story on your heart. The book reminded me (in tone, not story line) of Anna and the French Kiss, another YA book I loved. Deborah captures the sweetness of finding love in unexpected places, of learning more about yourself than you ever thought possible, about second chances, forgiveness (and sometimes not forgiving), changing friendships, moving on. It's the type of book that reminds me why I love reading.

“Silence” is an unforgettable novel that will hit readers with so many emotions. This story drew me right in. Deborah Lytton’s writing style is extremely unique. Readers will laugh, smile and cry along with Stella and Hayden, characters that I fell in love with and I just know that countless other readers will too. I was extremely impressed with how distinct Lytton made each point of view, covering Stella and ’Hayden’s lives. Each voice is finely and realistically crafted, giving this novel a sense of authenticity and beauty, two souls learning to communicate despite their disabilities.A novel of self-discovery, romance and resilience…a story beautifully written.

Such a tender and innocent YA romance! I loved how this story avoided all the usual cliches found in this genre--through dynamic and complex characters. The story really makes you think about the narrow ways in which we define ourselves, yet life circumstances often force us to change. Read it with a tissue handy!Sweet enough for young teens, complex enough for all ages!

Silence, by Deborah Lytton, is a sweet romance, beautifully written. Ms. Lytton captures the innocence of young teens exploring the depths of friendship and skimming the surface of a budding love. The language in this book is lyrical and full of imagery, which enhances the poignancy of the story. Overall, this is a heartwarming tale, well-crafted and worth the read…even if you’re not a young teen.

This started as me reading it to see if it was appropriate for my middle school daughter. What it turned out to be was enjoyable for me too. I found myself not wanting to put it down because I wanted to know what happens next. I gave my daughter a summary of the book and now she is interested in reading it. My daughter is very difficult to find books that interest her, but she is excited about this one... Here it goes... I am excited for more books from this author.

Ordered one for most of the girls in our family. Loved the dynamics of it. A "must read."

great story for youth and those who are put down by their peers.

I would recommend this book for the purpose of learning what silence is like. I could feel Stella's pain a understand Hayden's. Response.