Until now. Because the last secret she shared turned her into a social outcast—and nearly got someone killed. Now Chelsea has taken a vow of silence—to learn to keep her mouth shut, and to stop hurting anyone else. And if she thinks keeping secrets is hard, not speaking up when she's ignored, ridiculed and even attacked is worse. But there's strength in silence, and in the new friends who are, shockingly, coming her way—people she never noticed before; a boy she might even fall for. If only her new friends can forgive what she's done. If only she can forgive herself.
I felt a little speechless (hah) when I finished this book! It's about serious subjects and I think most of us know this from our school days. Although, it's difficult to understand the meaning of the words and the gossip if you're not the one being bullied.
At first I had a little problem with Chelsea but she got better and better. Right from the beginning it felt quite clear that she and Sam would fall for each other. Sam seemed to be an incredibly nice guy, almost a cliche, and it's hard not to like him. Asha also seemed to be very kind but it had been fun getting to know a little more about her. I could really imagine the atmosphere and environment at Rosie's, which was funny. I also thought a little about Chelseas mother and her reaction to Chelseas silence. Why was it so bad?
It is a very good and thought-provoking book that I highly recommend. I am now very curious about Harrington's other book, Saving June.
Speechless by Hannah Harrington
Paperback, 288 pages
Harlequin Teen
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