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Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
4.0
4 ⭐️ Archer Hale should be protected at all costs
I decided to finally read Archer's Voice because of all the hype from Booktok and Bookstagram, and it did not let me down! This story was sweet, simple, emotional, and lovely. One I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for a heartwarming romance.
Trigger Warnings: PTSD, death of parents, (past) attempted rape, and gun violence
Here’s what I loved:
Archer. Seriously, I am in love with him. Immediately on my list of top 5 list book boyfriends. Damaged heroes are my fucking kryptonite, and Archer is the definition. His backstory is so tragic. His pain is so raw and real. His self-esteem is so low. My heart just breaks for him. But when Bree comes along and shows him love, acceptance, and kindness, which he's hardly ever known, his whole world shifts. Deep down, Archer is a sweet, brilliant, cinnamon roll who just wants to be loved. I am obsessed!
The healing journey both Bree and Archer embark on is beautiful. They’ve both been through some traumatic ordeals and it was so lovely seeing them help each other heal. And I really appreciate how Archer has to go off on his own to really figure out how to live without Bree as his crutch.
The tender romance is everything I needed and so much more. While reading, I could just feel the love Bree and Archer have for one another radiate off the page. I felt their love deep in my soul. Even writing this now, just thinking about them makes my heart swell. They are goals.
The spice was sweet and sexy. I love how Bree is patient with Archer (a virgin), but how he takes control once he’s more familiar with sex. They have such great chemistry and I loved reading their intimate moments. I'm picky sex scenes in general, and no complaint here!
There were a few things I didn’t love:
The author often spoon-feeds information to the reader in awkward and obvious ways; especially when it came to Archer's past and the town's perception of him now. For example, Bree would be talking to a random town person who would start rambling about Archer, and then they'd suddenly realize what they said and go, "Oooooo I shouldn't be talking about this. I better get on with my day. Bye!" and then they'd leave. I rolled my eyes so many times.
Also, Bree going back and forth between the present and her past drama was a little annoying at times. It felt like it was constantly brought up, so we as readers understood the struggle she was going through, but I just think it could have been done in a more condensed way.
The non-romance plot was lacking and extremely obvious. You basically knew where the story was headed and what the ‘shocking’ revelations would be because it was so blatantly set up. It would have been nice if the non-romance plot had more development.
I thought it was a little odd for Bree to call Archer, who is mute, “her strange, quiet boy” or “beautiful, silent man” or referring to him as the “local, mute loner”. All these are said with adoration and affection, but it bordered on being cringe/offensive. Am I the only one who felt this way?
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Even though I wasn't necessarily a huge fan of the author's writing style (it can be a bit overwritten), the loveable characters, sweet romance, and healing journeys make this story one I'll never forget. I was so moved by the story that I just had to give it a higher rating.
Favorite Quotes:
Maybe there was not right or wrong, no black or white, only a thousand shades of gray when it came to pain and what we each held ourselves responsible for.
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Once he had kissed me, his first kiss, this I knew, it would never be the same again.
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Not all great acts of courage are obvious to those looking in from the outside.
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"I'm afraid to love you. I'm afraid that you'll leave and I'll go back to being alone again. Only it will be a hundred times worse because I'll know what I'm missing. I can't. . . I want to be able to love you more than the fear of losing you, and I don't know how. Teach me, Bree. Please teach me. Don't let me destroy this."
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"There are so many ways to read you, Archer Hale. And I love every single one of them."
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"Don't run from me. I can't call you. Please don't run from me." (This broke me.)
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"I lost my heart to you. And, Bree, in case you're wondering. I don't ever want it back."
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"I think love is a concept, and each person has an individual word for what sums it up for them. My word for love is 'Bree'."
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I decided to finally read Archer's Voice because of all the hype from Booktok and Bookstagram, and it did not let me down! This story was sweet, simple, emotional, and lovely. One I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for a heartwarming romance.
Trigger Warnings: PTSD, death of parents, (past) attempted rape, and gun violence
Here’s what I loved:
Archer. Seriously, I am in love with him. Immediately on my list of top 5 list book boyfriends. Damaged heroes are my fucking kryptonite, and Archer is the definition. His backstory is so tragic. His pain is so raw and real. His self-esteem is so low. My heart just breaks for him. But when Bree comes along and shows him love, acceptance, and kindness, which he's hardly ever known, his whole world shifts. Deep down, Archer is a sweet, brilliant, cinnamon roll who just wants to be loved. I am obsessed!
The healing journey both Bree and Archer embark on is beautiful. They’ve both been through some traumatic ordeals and it was so lovely seeing them help each other heal. And I really appreciate how Archer has to go off on his own to really figure out how to live without Bree as his crutch.
The tender romance is everything I needed and so much more. While reading, I could just feel the love Bree and Archer have for one another radiate off the page. I felt their love deep in my soul. Even writing this now, just thinking about them makes my heart swell. They are goals.
The spice was sweet and sexy. I love how Bree is patient with Archer (a virgin), but how he takes control once he’s more familiar with sex. They have such great chemistry and I loved reading their intimate moments. I'm picky sex scenes in general, and no complaint here!
There were a few things I didn’t love:
The author often spoon-feeds information to the reader in awkward and obvious ways; especially when it came to Archer's past and the town's perception of him now. For example, Bree would be talking to a random town person who would start rambling about Archer, and then they'd suddenly realize what they said and go, "Oooooo I shouldn't be talking about this. I better get on with my day. Bye!" and then they'd leave. I rolled my eyes so many times.
Also, Bree going back and forth between the present and her past drama was a little annoying at times. It felt like it was constantly brought up, so we as readers understood the struggle she was going through, but I just think it could have been done in a more condensed way.
The non-romance plot was lacking and extremely obvious. You basically knew where the story was headed and what the ‘shocking’ revelations would be because it was so blatantly set up. It would have been nice if the non-romance plot had more development.
I thought it was a little odd for Bree to call Archer, who is mute, “her strange, quiet boy” or “beautiful, silent man” or referring to him as the “local, mute loner”. All these are said with adoration and affection, but it bordered on being cringe/offensive. Am I the only one who felt this way?
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Even though I wasn't necessarily a huge fan of the author's writing style (it can be a bit overwritten), the loveable characters, sweet romance, and healing journeys make this story one I'll never forget. I was so moved by the story that I just had to give it a higher rating.
Favorite Quotes:
Maybe there was not right or wrong, no black or white, only a thousand shades of gray when it came to pain and what we each held ourselves responsible for.
——————————————
Once he had kissed me, his first kiss, this I knew, it would never be the same again.
——————————————
Not all great acts of courage are obvious to those looking in from the outside.
——————————————
"I'm afraid to love you. I'm afraid that you'll leave and I'll go back to being alone again. Only it will be a hundred times worse because I'll know what I'm missing. I can't. . . I want to be able to love you more than the fear of losing you, and I don't know how. Teach me, Bree. Please teach me. Don't let me destroy this."
——————————————
"There are so many ways to read you, Archer Hale. And I love every single one of them."
——————————————
"Don't run from me. I can't call you. Please don't run from me." (This broke me.)
——————————————
"I lost my heart to you. And, Bree, in case you're wondering. I don't ever want it back."
——————————————
"I think love is a concept, and each person has an individual word for what sums it up for them. My word for love is 'Bree'."
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