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Whisper

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I wanted to like this more than I did. I just felt like in our current social culture, it was another you-don't-know-who-to-trust and everyone-who's-not-like-you-is-to-be-approached-with-caution and look-what-we've-done-to-our-world... I know that's what dystopian fiction is, but this wasn't unique enough to wow me. Noni did her best to make the reader flip flop as to 'who's to blame,' but it was too easy to figure out, which made me lose a little sympathy for our hero (victim?). I'm no longer a YA, so perhaps YA readers will enjoy the challenge more of deciding which side deserves their loyalty. Characterizations are diverse enough to get to know them as individuals - this is a plus. In spite of my critique of the thematic premise, the plot was interesting enough that I do plan on reading the next book in the series. My curiosity is piqued.

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Amazing read. I did not know what to expect, and i was amazed at every pahe i read at the quality of the writing. The story is original and the plot very intriging! I read it in two days, could not put it down. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read this. I am looking foward to the sequel!!!

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I really enjoyed all of the characters. I thought that Alyssa was very flushed out and her story was so interesting. There were so many plot twists. I really enjoyed where things ended up and I can't wait to see what happens next. I really like one of the guys that Alyssa has in her sights so I can't wait to see who she ends up with. If anyone.

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I received this book for review from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion. This has not impacted my views.


Holy. Crap. That was phenomenal.

This is the first Lynette Noni book that I've ever read, though having literally just finished the book, I have no idea why I haven't read her other series yet.

I was hooked from the very first page, and am now impatiently waiting for book two in what promises to be a thrilling and captivating series.


Full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2334654664

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Another great Fantasy book. I love it when I get my hands on one of these, especially when it's going to be a trilogy/series.

For two years, Jane Doe has been locked away and experimented on. For two years, she has lived without speaking a word. She is afraid to - in fear of what happens when she speaks. But when Jane got assigned a new evaluator, she finally start to open up. She begins to find out more about herself and the secrets in Lengard.

First of all, I loved the characters in this book. They each stood out in their own way. I liked learning about each of their abilities. I thought the premise of the book was interesting. The thought of having such an ability is realistic enough.

Judging from the ending, there will be a sequel. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book! I would love to see how the author develops this world further. I think it has a lot of potential.

Thank you to the publisher Pantera Press, and the author Lynette Noni for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.

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I was given this e-arc by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I first saw this on NetGalley the description was super intriguing and it seemed like something I would really enjoy. My first instinct was correct. Once I started this book and got into it, I couldn’t put it down. It was well-written, intriguing, and heart-stopping with moments of kindness and harshness that brought everything together in the end. Honestly, if this book was out today, I’d go pick it up right away.
Whisper is about a girl, ‘Jane Doe,’ who has currently been in a government facility for the past two and a half years being tortured and tested, and yet has stayed silent the entire time. Because she knows that her words hold power, and that power could be dangerous. After changing the way that they treat her by giving her actual human connection, she cracks and proves her ability as a Speaker, people that can manipulate the intent of their words and make it a physical force. From then, she begins to learn things about herself, her life before, and the current life she’s living and begins to discover that not everything is as it seems, and not everyone is careful with their intentions.
This book had me in all kinds of disarray. I loved certain characters and I hated certain characters. I loved things that happened and I hated things that happened. I loved some of the relationships that ‘Jane’ started to build and I hated other relationships that were clearly not good for her. But overall, this was one book that I loved completely and whole-heartedly.
The one thing I loved most was the main character. Noni has created a main character with such strength, but the character herself doesn’t realize until the very end of the book that she had this strength in her the whole time. She learns to build this confidence in her abilities that wasn’t there before. She learns to see that she’s not a monster because of the influence of her words, but that she’s creative in spite of them to serve a purpose.
I also loved what I gathered as a hidden message throughout the book. Jane’s abilities happen through the words that she speaks. She learns that words have a cost, regardless of how they’re used, so you must be careful with them. In a way, it’s a reminder that our words have the power to destroy or to build; to hurt or to help. It’s our responsibility to use them wisely, to think before we speak, and to think about what our words might cost ourselves or others.
This book captured my attention and I cannot wait for more. It was fast-paced, intriguing, and full of action. Also, I can’t tell you who I loved more: Landon or Kael -- the verdict’s still out on that one. This will be a book that I pick up more than once. If you’re a fan of the Shatter Me, Reign the Earth, or Divergent, this is definitely one that you should consider picking up!!

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I am a huge Lynette Noni fan and this book was everything I could have wanted in one of her books and more. With character you fall in love with, a complex and indepth plot and Lynette's signature style, Whisper has been one of my top reads of the year so far.

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This is the worst book I’ve read in a long time. Not only was it frustrating to read on my phone - why no kindle file? - but it was totally lacking in originality. If it had been funny or even vaguely self aware (in this post Brooding YA Hero age) I would have been more forgiving of the total adherence to YA tropes, but this book felt like it was written by a computer. Guilt over dead parents? Check. Mysteriously young and handsome tutor? Check. Bad guys the real good guys? Check. Kindly, innocent friend? Check. Green eyes?! Check. Totally unpredictable reactions? Check. Total personality change of love interest for no reason? Double check. She even created “just one bed”.

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Great YA novel! Can't wait to see what happens next in the series. This is a hard one to not give away spoilers* for so there might be a couple slips! Jane Doe has a special power, one that has her isolated from everyone and anyone for fear of their life. After two years locked behind secret government doors being experimented on, she finally has an evaluator she learns to trust. With that unlocking she's able to know what her ability actually is, and discovers there are others like her too. Soon though it's apparent she's not being given the whole story, and she has to decide which side to be on and fight for her life.
There were a few details of the book that I had a hard time swallowing, namely having two years of psychological damage and to end up ok. As well as the whole mad scientist take over scheme being way over the top with terrorists and government take overs it just seemed like a little too much. But the first works for relationship tension, and the second I guess propels the story on. So oh well for me. Other than that I loved it. Characters were fun to meet and the book had a good pace that drew me in. Have to wait for that second book to come out!

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This was an interesting premise that was well written and presented in many regards, but I felt that in between the plot twists and modulations there was often room for a little more development and detail (particularly in the incident of the characters). There is a lot of potential here and I look forward to seeing how this progresses in the authors future content. Overall, a thrilling read.

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Book's cover draw my attention at the first glance; and I got even more intrigued after reading the description. I literally couldn't put this book down. From the start I felt sympathy for the book's heroine, Jane Doe or Subject 6-8-4. The plot has many unexpected twists and turns and I'm looking forward to continuation.

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Honestly, this story started off interesting, but kind of lost its way somewhere after "Jane Doe" spoke for the 1st time. There was too much stuff going on - like, a lot was thrown at her all at once - which made it seem chaotic. Also, is there going to be a follow-up book? Because it ended on a cliffhanger.

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This book has twists and turns, great character development and just the right amount of suspense. I can't wait for the next one in this series

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Whisper by Lynette Noni is a gem of a novel. There is so much I love about this book and I'm so excited for the release of it so I can purchase a physical copy of it on May 1st. It is the first novel in this new series from the Australian author and it's her US debut, being published through KPC Loft (US) and Pantera Press (AUS). I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. And my honest opinion is BUY THIS BOOK YOU WON REGRET IT! #LoveOzYA

SYNOPSIS:

“Lengard is a secret government facility for extraordinary people,” they told me.

I believed them. That was my mistake.

There isn’t anyone else in the world like me.

I’m different. I’m an anomaly. I’m a monster.

For two years, six months, fourteen days, eleven hours and sixteen minutes, Subject Six-Eight-Four — ‘Jane Doe’ — has been locked away and experimented on, without uttering a single word.

As Jane’s resolve begins to crack under the influence of her new — and unexpectedly kind — evaluator, she uncovers the truth about Lengard’s mysterious ‘program’, discovering that her own secret is at the heart of a sinister plot … and one wrong move, one wrong word, could change the world.

There is so much I enjoyed in this book for so many reasons. I had to force myself to put it down to sleep because you will just want to keep reading.

Hat's off to Noni for creating such an interesting and engaging lead in Jane Doe. Her view of the world around her and how she describes her situation is so well written and you can clearly picture what's happening like you are in her place as she battles through everything that is thrown at her. And for a character that doesn't actually speak to anyone else until page 83 she is so engaging. And what she does say when she starts to speak has huge ramifications for the rest of the story.

I'm honestly so impressed that I was so invested and intrigued by a character where the entire story is made up of her thoughts until this point, of all the things she wish she could say and won't say for reasons that slowly become clear. When she does start to speak...wow.

The supporting characters in the book are really interesting too with really varied personalities and voices. Vanek is a creep and I honestly hate him so much. Evil scientist whom I will always distrust - tick. But there were some funny moments with the rest of the supporting characters that really brighten up the darkness that lurks throughout the book for our heroine Jane.

As an Australian, and this may just be me, but I absolutely loved that this is set IN AUSTRALIA! Well, Sydney to be specific, and you don't even realise that until you're a decent chunk of the way through the book. It's not common to find fantasy/sci-fi books by Australian authors that take place here. They're usually set in the US for some reason if it's in this urban style.

So thank you Noni for writing something based where I grew up. It makes it feel so much more real! The world building and description of Lengard's facility is so good you can picture standing in the place as if you'd been there a thousand times in your life. It's so clear, but still leaves room for your imagination to go wild with the little details.

Look I wrap this up with this. Whisper is a fantastic read about the power of words and finding your voice. It's a story of strength and survival. It's a quick and easy read that is really well written. It's also packed with complex layers that set the rest of the series up nicely and I can't wait for the next books. I'll be out buying this in May when it's released!

5/5 Stars

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Publisher's Summary:
“Lengard is a secret government facility for extraordinary people,” they told me.

I believed them. That was my mistake.

There isn’t anyone else in the world like me.

I’m different. I’m an anomaly. I’m a monster.

For two years, six months, fourteen days, eleven hours and sixteen minutes, Subject Six-Eight-Four — ‘Jane Doe’ — has been locked away and experimented on, without uttering a single word.

As Jane’s resolve begins to crack under the influence of her new — and unexpectedly kind — evaluator, she uncovers the truth about Lengard’s mysterious ‘program’, discovering that her own secret is at the heart of a sinister plot … and one wrong move, one wrong word, could change the world.

My Personal Review:
(thanks to NetGalley and Pantera Press for an early copy in exchange for an honest review)
It's been a long time since I flew through a sci-fi/fantasy book in less than 2 days. The nature of these books sometimes get so intricate you have to keep stopping to try and catch up. That's not to say anything negative about this world Lynette has created. It just flowed naturally enough of its own that I didn't feel like I needed to stop and get my bearings. Whisper is one those novels that keeps you turning page after page even when there isn't something momentous happening.

At the very beginning of the book, I was reminded a lot of Shatter Me, which isn't a bad thing because I loved the first book in that series. But as the story progressed, I made myself stop comparing the two. Because let's be honest...anyone that has ever read YA sci-fi or fantasy novels has found themselves saying, "Oh, that sounds like 'so-and-so' book." There are going to be plot points and characters that trigger memories of other books you have read. What is most important is that the novel is able to stand on its own, and this one does.

I loved the unique powers that were introduced. There is definitely something to say for the power of words. I know we all grew up with the phrase, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." I understand the sentiment behind that, but let's face it, words do hurt. And that is exactly the struggle the main character, Jane Doe, faces in this book...how to control her words so they aren't used as a weapon. Other characters have different Speaking powers as well, and it was fascinating to see how they worked. I knew that some logistical piece of it was not going to make sense, but surprisingly, I found myself following along fairly well.

Overall, I think the writing was well done, and the plot moved at a steady pace with moments of tension that kept me glued to the pages. The characters were relatable and developed in way that I cared what happened to them and what they were feeling.

I'm sincerely hoping there will be a book two, and I hope my inclination about the love triangle is wrong....because I have the absolute worst luck with love triangles.

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My Opinion:
Awesome fantasy read with all the twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I loved every minute of it. I was rooting for 684 the whole time reading this. There was a few spots that I thought could be moved along a little faster but that's ok because the next part would pick it right up and you were happy to read it.

We are taken through to the life of 684 or JD or Jane or even Chip if you want to call her or her real name! She is an amazing girl and is able to put off talking for more than two years by sheer will. You totally get why she did this and wonder about all the horrific things Dr. Vanik did to her. I love that the description was descriptive, but, you can still let your imagination run wild with it.

Poor 684 is used and abused in this book and keeps coming up strong. She is not treated fairly and has no reason to want to go on but she does. She is so strong and it is great to see a heroine that is. I loved seeing her use her powers and I loved seeing her grow in this story. This had the right amount of everything that I can't wait for the next book! Hurry Lynette!! =)

684/JD/Chip/Jane is trying to control her life and not speak to hurt anyone and the reason why is important. The author sets this book up nicely for the next in the series - which I hope doesn't take to long. I can totally see her being a badass in the next book and can't wait to read it. She can change the world and now she can control herself to do it! I can't wait for the next installment of this series. I love the idea of Speakers, Destroyers, and all the different abilities that they have. Amazing written, well thought out, action packed, fantasy novel! I would recommend this book and can't wait for the next!


I give this book 5 of 5 stars!

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Giving this some cover love! If you like unique superpowers and possible world changing scenarios then you can’t go wrong with this one.
A quick, easy read that took me exactly where I wanted to go. You feel so-so sorry for the main character, known as Jane Doe or 684, in the beginning, but as she grew stronger you really begin to root and cheer for her. Limited by a single point of view, I was as much in the dark about the intent of some of the other characters as Jane Doe, but the ending both satisfied “most” of my questions, yet still left me wanting a second book.
Thank you NetGalley and Pantera Press for allowing me to read this before publication in May, 2018, in exchange for an honest review.

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I found that this book was just okay. It was a little hard to follow at times. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

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This book was compulsively readable. I found myself not wanting to put it down and finished it in less than two days. Whisper tells the story of a teenage girl in the care of a government facility for reasons that are initially unknown. You can hear the the thought of Jane Doe, but she won't speak to others. Not a word. It's a mystery. She endures daily torture and it seems like the goal is to get her to speak but she stubbornly holds her ground. Soon she is entrusted to the care of a new man, Ward. Ward is kind and friendly and takes an interest in her treatment. When Jane finally does speak, it breaks open a whole new story and set of problems.

I am definitely interested in reading the next book!

This ARC was provided to me by NetGalley, but did not influence my review of the book. All opinions are my own.

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Just wow. I don't usually enjoy science fiction or fantasy, but this is one that would go into our category of "books with just one weird thing." It will appeal to fans of Wake and the X-Men, but also to mystery and action readers.

Here are the facts: Subject Six-Eight-Four goes by the name Jane Doe. She won't tell anyone her real name. In fact, she hasn't spoken in 2 1/2 years. Jane Doe leaves her cell every day to endure various physical and psychological tests, some bordering on torture. And still, she has spoken to no one. She can't. All she knows is that she's dangerous, and the only way to protect people is with her silence.

I can't wait to read the next book in this series!

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