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'Stilte' van Mia Sheridan vertelt het heftige verhaal van Bree, die om een traumatische ervaring te verwerken haar boeltje oppakt en naar een nieuwe stad verhuist. Bij het boodschappen doen loopt ze daar Archer tegen het lijf. Ze is meteen van hem onder de indruk, maar Archer is nogal zwijgzaam. Als in: hij praat helemaal niet. Al sinds zijn zevende niet. Kan haar liefde z
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Paperback, 320 pages
Published
August 1st 2017
by Zomer & Keuning
(first published January 25th 2014)
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Jan 02, 2014
Aestas Book Blog
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it was amazing
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First, here's my casting for Archer:
I absolutely L_O_V_E_D this book!!!!! 5 STARS!!
Archer's Voice was one of the most heartwarming and uniquely beautiful stories I have ever read. Mia Sheridan's ability to convey strong emotions and vivid imagery through her writing is absolutely captivating. This was a gorgeous tale of survival and the healing power of love. I strongly encourage everyone to read it!! Without a doubt, it is now one of my top favorite books!
Before anything, I just want to menti ...more
5 Archer stars
I am in awe of this book. It hit all my five star plus buttons. I know it’s early, but I can already tell this is going to be in my top 10 of the year. I loved it that much!
Archer Hale has spent his life in solitude. Something traumatic happened to him when he was seven years old and left his voice box so damaged he could no longer speak. He lived with his uncle, never leaving the property. His uncle passed away a while ago, and he’s been alone ever since. He knows it’s not no ...more
I am in awe of this book. It hit all my five star plus buttons. I know it’s early, but I can already tell this is going to be in my top 10 of the year. I loved it that much!
Archer Hale has spent his life in solitude. Something traumatic happened to him when he was seven years old and left his voice box so damaged he could no longer speak. He lived with his uncle, never leaving the property. His uncle passed away a while ago, and he’s been alone ever since. He knows it’s not no ...more
★★★★★! Archer’s Voice (stand-alone) A gripping tale of painful pasts & healing love!
“It suddenly occurred to me that Archer Hale had taught himself an entire language, but hadn't had a single person to talk to. Until me.”
I will try to write a better review when I catch up.
College graduate Bree Prescott flees to a lakeside town and meets a 23-year old recluse who doesn’t speak, Archer Hale. Who is he? What is his story? And what is Bree running from?
A feel-good read! Loved ...more
this is a beautiful story and it holds such an important message - everyone has a voice. they may sound different, but everyone can and deserves to be heard.
i love this lesson and i appreciate how this book so stunningly teaches it. its no secret that i love books about love. and maybe its just me becoming soft in my old age, but this story in particular touched me profoundly. i get goosebumps just thinking about the pure beauty of this story. its a story about two broken people, their courageo ...more
i love this lesson and i appreciate how this book so stunningly teaches it. its no secret that i love books about love. and maybe its just me becoming soft in my old age, but this story in particular touched me profoundly. i get goosebumps just thinking about the pure beauty of this story. its a story about two broken people, their courageo ...more
Where to start, where to start...
Story : 3 stars
Writing : 1 star
Sometimes, I think that the majority of books should be written in teams. Maybe if there was one person to come up with the story and another person to execute it, we'd have more winners out there.
I hate when books suffer from good story/weak writing syndrome. It's so hard for me to get past the surface stutters and find the best parts of a story when I'm having to re-read sentences in order to figure out what exactly is going on. ...more
Story : 3 stars
Writing : 1 star
Sometimes, I think that the majority of books should be written in teams. Maybe if there was one person to come up with the story and another person to execute it, we'd have more winners out there.
I hate when books suffer from good story/weak writing syndrome. It's so hard for me to get past the surface stutters and find the best parts of a story when I'm having to re-read sentences in order to figure out what exactly is going on. ...more
3.5 Stars
I am definitely in the minority here. I liked it, don’t get me wrong but it was nowhere near a five star book for me. This author seems to be a hit or miss for me. Leo, I did not really like. Stinger, I loved it….
I think my expectations were way too high. Note to self, don’t read a book on Release Date unless you are absolutely sure that you will love it.
Every single one of my friends who has read it gave it 5 stars. Pressure was too much and it did not work for me…
It is a lovely story, ...more
I am definitely in the minority here. I liked it, don’t get me wrong but it was nowhere near a five star book for me. This author seems to be a hit or miss for me. Leo, I did not really like. Stinger, I loved it….
I think my expectations were way too high. Note to self, don’t read a book on Release Date unless you are absolutely sure that you will love it.
Every single one of my friends who has read it gave it 5 stars. Pressure was too much and it did not work for me…
It is a lovely story, ...more
Mar 05, 2014
Candace
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
All fans of a sweet, heart-warming romance!
I had put off reading this book for awhile because I had heard all the hype and was worried that I'd be disappointed. Now, I'm kicking myself for waiting so long! 'Archer's Voice' lived up to the hype and surpassed my expectations. I loved this story!
It didn't take me hardly any time to fall in love with Archer. The socially awkward and reclusive man had a spot in my heart from the start. Even at his worst, he pulled at my heartstrings.
Bree was also a character that I felt drawn to immediately. ...more
It didn't take me hardly any time to fall in love with Archer. The socially awkward and reclusive man had a spot in my heart from the start. Even at his worst, he pulled at my heartstrings.
Bree was also a character that I felt drawn to immediately. ...more
"Sometimes an understanding silence was better than a bunch of meaningless words."
A soulful journey through the heart of a man, speechless & Lonely. Mia hasn't allocated even whispers to her Mute, Loner - Archer Hale but readers feel them regardless. His silence, expressions, eyes, touch our hearts like feathers falling from the sky. Love really need no language, words or tunes. All you need is a willing heart
"She had told me my voice mattered, and her love had made me believe it might be ...more
A soulful journey through the heart of a man, speechless & Lonely. Mia hasn't allocated even whispers to her Mute, Loner - Archer Hale but readers feel them regardless. His silence, expressions, eyes, touch our hearts like feathers falling from the sky. Love really need no language, words or tunes. All you need is a willing heart
"She had told me my voice mattered, and her love had made me believe it might be ...more
“I love you, I love you, I love you,” I whispered, smiling, trying to make this moment a happy one. He smiled back and put his lips against mine, mouthing, I love you, too, as if he were breathing love into my body. ❤❤❤
MY GOD!!! This is my 5th time of reading this book but still it makes me so happy... Ahhh I'll never get tired of reading this beautiful book. 😊
Update: Archer's Voice is going to be a movie. Mia's official announcement is in the below.
OMG I can't wait to see Archer on the big s ...more
MY GOD!!! This is my 5th time of reading this book but still it makes me so happy... Ahhh I'll never get tired of reading this beautiful book. 😊
Update: Archer's Voice is going to be a movie. Mia's official announcement is in the below.
OMG I can't wait to see Archer on the big s ...more
4 1/2 Stars
A very sweet and unique love story that's well written and emotional. It's as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking and has the perfect blend of real-life issues, powerful romance and heart-and-soul.
I loved it.
...more
A very sweet and unique love story that's well written and emotional. It's as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking and has the perfect blend of real-life issues, powerful romance and heart-and-soul.
I loved it.
...more
"And sometimes, that's all it takes-one person who's willing to listen to your heart, to the sound no one else has ever tried to hear."
Ok, this book is 100% worth all the love and adoration it receives from the Archer fan club. Clearly I'm riding the caboose of this hype train, and I'm not sure what I can add in a review that hasn't already been said a thousand times over, but this book truly was everything and more. I found my heart in my throat multiple times, and was relived that it was emoti ...more
Ok, this book is 100% worth all the love and adoration it receives from the Archer fan club. Clearly I'm riding the caboose of this hype train, and I'm not sure what I can add in a review that hasn't already been said a thousand times over, but this book truly was everything and more. I found my heart in my throat multiple times, and was relived that it was emoti ...more
5/5 stars.
Mia Sheridan is my new hero.
Great writing, brilliant plot, deep message. This is all you need to turn a romance book to a life changing book. Yes, I mean it- life changing. And let me explain why.
Archer's Voice is a book that has been waiting on my shelf for several years. I have no idea why, every time I wanted to read a romance book, I skipped this one. But you know what? It doesn't matter, because here I am, after a long reading slump, looking for books that will take me back to th ...more
Mia Sheridan is my new hero.
Great writing, brilliant plot, deep message. This is all you need to turn a romance book to a life changing book. Yes, I mean it- life changing. And let me explain why.
Archer's Voice is a book that has been waiting on my shelf for several years. I have no idea why, every time I wanted to read a romance book, I skipped this one. But you know what? It doesn't matter, because here I am, after a long reading slump, looking for books that will take me back to th ...more
Oct 15, 2015
Katerina
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
contemporary-romance
A little sappy and predictable, but a sweet, heart-warming story nonetheless.
Archer's Voice was the story of two wounded healers. Two people who felt lonely, scared and insecure, and found their redemption in each other. Bree's life drastically changed one stormy night, that left her paralyzed with fear and excru ...more
“Chiron's wound symbolizes the transformative power of suffering-how personal pain, both physical and emotional, can become the source of great moral and spiritual strength.”
Archer's Voice was the story of two wounded healers. Two people who felt lonely, scared and insecure, and found their redemption in each other. Bree's life drastically changed one stormy night, that left her paralyzed with fear and excru ...more
5 stars.
"Only you, only ever you.”
This book is so good. DAMMIT.
This was such a heartwarming, raw, and beautiful book. I felt everything deep in my chest. This is a book about two broken beautiful people. About the courage in surviving. About healing with love. About having a voice, even when you can’t actually speak.
"I'm here for you. I'm here because of you. I'm here because you saw me, not just with your eyes, but with your heart. I'm here because you wanted to know what I had to say and beca ...more
"Only you, only ever you.”
This book is so good. DAMMIT.
This was such a heartwarming, raw, and beautiful book. I felt everything deep in my chest. This is a book about two broken beautiful people. About the courage in surviving. About healing with love. About having a voice, even when you can’t actually speak.
"I'm here for you. I'm here because of you. I'm here because you saw me, not just with your eyes, but with your heart. I'm here because you wanted to know what I had to say and beca ...more
Jan 08, 2014
Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
*****FIVE++++++++++++ ONLY EVER YOU STARS*****
{BR with Mel and Dee}
Every now and then a book comes along that completely reaffirms why I love reading! Archer's Voice has definitely been added to that growing list of books for me! I love stories that completely satisfy the hopeless romantic in me. It is because of these books that any man I meet will never measure up!! LOL
I love a story about people who have been broken somehow, usually by a heartbreaking tragedy, and it's the love of that o ...more
{BR with Mel and Dee}
Every now and then a book comes along that completely reaffirms why I love reading! Archer's Voice has definitely been added to that growing list of books for me! I love stories that completely satisfy the hopeless romantic in me. It is because of these books that any man I meet will never measure up!! LOL
I love a story about people who have been broken somehow, usually by a heartbreaking tragedy, and it's the love of that o ...more
okay, so before I started this book I had just dnf-ed an NA book that was absolute trash and I was feeling a little let down by the genre. thankfully this book turned that around.
the story revolved around Bree who travels to Pelion to find an escape after some traumatizing events in her life. once she gets there she meets the hot social leper, Archer, whose only reason for being a reject is that he can't speak because of his traumatizing backstory.
yes, yes, everyone's damaged.
but ya know what, ...more
the story revolved around Bree who travels to Pelion to find an escape after some traumatizing events in her life. once she gets there she meets the hot social leper, Archer, whose only reason for being a reject is that he can't speak because of his traumatizing backstory.
yes, yes, everyone's damaged.
but ya know what, ...more
Mar 27, 2017
Sophia Triad
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
favorites,
2contemporary-lovestories
Why haven't I tried this author before? So good!
This is the only book I have read so far in my whole life that it talks so much about love, while it does not sound corny, old-fashioned and cheesy.
This is like a breath of fresh air in the romance books category: Sweet, innocent, full of naked feelings and bursting of unconditional love.
I absolutely loved the two main characters! Especially the girl, Bree Prescott.
Bree is a beyond doubt a nice person. She ran away from her previous life in Cinc ...more
This is the only book I have read so far in my whole life that it talks so much about love, while it does not sound corny, old-fashioned and cheesy.
This is like a breath of fresh air in the romance books category: Sweet, innocent, full of naked feelings and bursting of unconditional love.
I absolutely loved the two main characters! Especially the girl, Bree Prescott.
Bree is a beyond doubt a nice person. She ran away from her previous life in Cinc ...more
Feb 03, 2018
Jessica's Totally Over The Top Book Obsession
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
4.5 Seeing Archer Stars
Mild Spoilers
"How do you teach a man who has lost everything, not to fear it happening again? How do you teach a person to trust in something none of us can guarantee?”-Bree
OMG I loved Archer's Voice. This was my first Mia Sheridan read, and I just loved it so much!!!! Archer's voice was sweet, angsty without being over the top, and left me with a huge smile on my face. Mia Sheridan did a great job of bringing the hero and heroine to life. I was completely invested in ...more
Mild Spoilers
"How do you teach a man who has lost everything, not to fear it happening again? How do you teach a person to trust in something none of us can guarantee?”-Bree
OMG I loved Archer's Voice. This was my first Mia Sheridan read, and I just loved it so much!!!! Archer's voice was sweet, angsty without being over the top, and left me with a huge smile on my face. Mia Sheridan did a great job of bringing the hero and heroine to life. I was completely invested in ...more
May 21, 2015
V. A Court of Wings and Ruin is NEW ADULT/EROTICA but Goodreads editors won't tell you to include it in the choice awards
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
bookboyfriends,
nonabusive,
own,
favorites,
mindblowinggood,
virgin-hero,
guilty-pleasure,
promising-title,
diversity,
funny
Only $.99 in the kindle store for limited time! $1.33 for Aussies. Other titles by same author are on sale now. Give Archer's Hale and Bree a chance to captivate you!
Jay Ryan as Archer Hale
Dear New Adult Authors:
Take a look at what Mia Sheridan did here.
She wrote a beautiful, sexy, panty-dropping, tingling-in-private-parts-hot, damaged hero and not a single time he was
*abusive
*disrespectful
*slutshamer
*an idiot who ruins the relationship with his stupidity
*a cheater
and still the drama, the stea ...more
Jay Ryan as Archer Hale
Dear New Adult Authors:
Take a look at what Mia Sheridan did here.
She wrote a beautiful, sexy, panty-dropping, tingling-in-private-parts-hot, damaged hero and not a single time he was
*abusive
*disrespectful
*slutshamer
*an idiot who ruins the relationship with his stupidity
*a cheater
and still the drama, the stea ...more
Nov 18, 2015
Aj the Ravenous Reader
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Recommended to Aj the Ravenous Reader by:
Pearl Angeli
Shelves:
definitely-not-young-adult,
not-for-me
The story started out nicely and the plot, though predictable was laid out satisfactorily following the generic NA formula- two nice people with broken, painful past somehow finding each other in a small town. The mild twist is that Archer couldn’t talk, “a beautiful, silent man”. (Bree made sure I knew that because she mentioned it only a couple hundred times.^^) It’s told by the alternating voices of Bree and Archer but mostly by Bree. Her narrative, though a bit monotonous and unnecessarily d ...more
Audiobook review. While I run away from my lovely super fan friends, I will say that I honestly struggled with the narration, where errors in the prose seemed to be more noticeable. Hearing them is certainly different from reading them. I am glad that I stuck to the story, however, because I would've missed out on a pretty great tale.
The underlying theme of this book was very refreshing. The characters are unique and flawed. They make their own place in your heart. Bree found a treasure hidden ...more
The underlying theme of this book was very refreshing. The characters are unique and flawed. They make their own place in your heart. Bree found a treasure hidden ...more
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Archer's Voice is a beautiful, sweet, tender and unique love story of two people overcoming painful pasts while holding on to their humanity and hope.
In Archer and Bree, the author has created two flawed characters, made them feel human and relatable - not only did I sympathise with the two but I wanted so much for them to attain their aspirations and happiness.
The author's inspiring prose really moved me.....
Loved the build-up of their relationship from frie ...more
Jan 30, 2014
Val ⚓️ Shameless Non-Snowflake ⚓️
rated it
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3-stars
3.5 Stars
I am definitely in the minority on this, but I just didn't love this one as much as most of my friends seemed to.
Don't get me wrong, it had a lot of really sweet elements and themes weaved throughout the story (e.g. the whole dandelion thing), and Archer and Bree were really cute (if somewhat flat?) characters, but it was just missing something for me.
Probably just me though. ...more
I am definitely in the minority on this, but I just didn't love this one as much as most of my friends seemed to.
Don't get me wrong, it had a lot of really sweet elements and themes weaved throughout the story (e.g. the whole dandelion thing), and Archer and Bree were really cute (if somewhat flat?) characters, but it was just missing something for me.
Probably just me though. ...more
5 Stars (Originally Read 2/1/2014)
5 Stars (Re-Read 4/3/2017)
Overall Opinion: This is definitely one of my all time favorite books! The H, Archer, is the best! I think it would've been easy to make his character into a beta male because of his life, but I LOVE how Ms. Sheridan made him have automatic alpha-male tendencies! It's not a huge secret that I'm not big on beta males even when I feel for their trauma, so this was kind-of a huge deal for me in making me love his character! I also love ...more
5 Stars (Re-Read 4/3/2017)
Overall Opinion: This is definitely one of my all time favorite books! The H, Archer, is the best! I think it would've been easy to make his character into a beta male because of his life, but I LOVE how Ms. Sheridan made him have automatic alpha-male tendencies! It's not a huge secret that I'm not big on beta males even when I feel for their trauma, so this was kind-of a huge deal for me in making me love his character! I also love ...more
Jan 30, 2014
*J* Too Many Books Too Little Time
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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scorching-hot
4--My Heart....My Emotions....Just Give Me a Moment--Stars!!
I'll just be....yeah
Archer, Archer, Archer I just want to give you the biggest freakin' hug.
I found Archer's Voice to be very melancholy....just the overall theme. The story itself was beautiful and emotional and my heart broke and I cried. And I wanted so bad for Archer to find peace and happiness.
This was definitely a slower pace then I prefer....less dialogue than I prefer. But it was a really insipiring read and in the end I was h ...more
I'll just be....yeah
Archer, Archer, Archer I just want to give you the biggest freakin' hug.
I found Archer's Voice to be very melancholy....just the overall theme. The story itself was beautiful and emotional and my heart broke and I cried. And I wanted so bad for Archer to find peace and happiness.
This was definitely a slower pace then I prefer....less dialogue than I prefer. But it was a really insipiring read and in the end I was h ...more
📚 “𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧?” 📚
The Coronavirus hit my reading habits hard... I can't quite enjoy a book now days, so I decided to read a book I've read before - this time on audio. 🎧
And... OHMYGOD! I enjoyed it even more the second time! 💙😍
This is by far one of my favorite books EVER!!! 👑
Mia Sheridan is so talented - she managed to touch every part of my soul with her special characters... with her unique plot... with her ...more
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I found Archer’s Voice floating around on Goodreads sometime in 2016 and went right to Amazon to grab a copy. The story grabbed my attention from the very first words.
Bree has moved to a little town in Maine. She’s looking for a new start and finds herself a little cabin to move into. After finding a job at a diner and meeting some new people in town, she runs into a man named Archer. Archer looks fairly dishev ...more
I found Archer’s Voice floating around on Goodreads sometime in 2016 and went right to Amazon to grab a copy. The story grabbed my attention from the very first words.
Bree has moved to a little town in Maine. She’s looking for a new start and finds herself a little cabin to move into. After finding a job at a diner and meeting some new people in town, she runs into a man named Archer. Archer looks fairly dishev ...more
★★★★★ 5 Stars!
“...the loudest words are the ones we live.”
This story was absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
Ever since I first read Stinger and later on Leo and Leo's Chance, Mia Sheridan has become one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. She just has a way of storytelling that completely resonates with me and that makes me fall in love with the characters and their epic love story each and every time. And Archer's voice was no exception. Once again, this was a wonderful story that made laugh an ...more
4 stars!!
I honestly wasn’t planning on reading this book just yet but my crazy fingers swiped on it, the book opened, hours flew by, and whaddya know? I’m through with the book. As for my rating, it took me some time to decide as I was spinning between the 3 and 5 star range. I mean, I liked the book. I loved it actually. But I didn’t LOVE it. The praise for this book is absolutely warranted though. The deep emotional pull and one of the very best literary heroes is probably enough to give t ...more
I honestly wasn’t planning on reading this book just yet but my crazy fingers swiped on it, the book opened, hours flew by, and whaddya know? I’m through with the book. As for my rating, it took me some time to decide as I was spinning between the 3 and 5 star range. I mean, I liked the book. I loved it actually. But I didn’t LOVE it. The praise for this book is absolutely warranted though. The deep emotional pull and one of the very best literary heroes is probably enough to give t ...more
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“I'm afraid to love you. I'm afraid that you'll leave and that 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…” He sucked in a shaky breath. “I want to be able to love you more than I fear losing you, and I don't know how. Teach me, Bree. Please teach me. Don't let me destroy this.”
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