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The Voice in My Head

Dana L. Davis (Goodreads Author)

3.87 · Rating details · 107 ratings · 60 reviews

From the author of Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now comes an unforgettable novel about facing the impossible, dealing with family chaos—and making sense of everything you are.

For Indigo Phillips, life has always been her and her identical twin—Violet. The perfectly dressed, gentle, popular sister. But now Violet is terminally ill and, in a few hours, plans to die on her own te ...more

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May 28, 2019 Jazmen rated it liked it · review of another edition

Hmm. I’m not sure how to feel about this one.

Indigo and Violet are twin sisters. And one of them is dying. Indigo can’t imagine life
without her twin, so she attempts suicide, but her attempt is unsuccessful.

A broken arm, a concussion and one voice of God later, had Indigo dragging her terminally ill sister on a trip to the Wave. The voice in her head tells her if she gets her sister to the wave, she’ll live.

Determination and a mustard seed of faith take the family on a barely planned road trip t ...more

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Nov 20, 2018 PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps rated it really liked it · review of another edition

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of THE VOICE IN MY HEAD by Dana L Davis in exchange for my honest review.***

Indigo prepares to jump from a building when she hears a voice in her head claiming to be god. Not wanting to live without her terminally ill twin Violet, god tells Indigo her sister will live if they visit The Wave. Instead of swallowing pills to die with dignity, Violet agrees to take a road trip with her family.

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Mar 26, 2019 Erika rated it it was amazing

Shelves: roadtrip, 2019, netgalley

Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read early for an honest review.

This book.

From the beginning of the story, I was laughing out-loud. Indigo's family is crazy in the best possible way. They were hilarious and the way they interacted felt authentic. There were so many good lines that I wanted to stop and remember.

This book deals with some pretty heavy issues - a suicide attempt and euthanasia. The humor is in no way downplaying these. And I think the discussion questions at the end are a good ...more

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Feb 01, 2019 Jypsy rated it liked it

The Voice In My Head is a sad story. Twins Indigo and Violet have lost the closeness they once shared but for a good reason. At eighteen years old, one of the twins, Violet, is terminal. Dying. The grief of the surviving sister is a palpable thing. Indigo begins to hear the voice of God telling her things to do to save her sister. The story is far fetched for me. It's proof that people will believe what they want to believe even though it's ridiculous. It's a sad story about a family in the midd ...more

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Apr 09, 2019 Kendall rated it liked it

Ok.. this book was just sad!!!

Ugh... super heart breaking :(.
The book follows the story of two 18 year old twin sisters Indigo and Violet who have lost their connection along the way of growing up. Indigo and Violet are the polar opposite of one another. Violet is suffering from an intense illness that will ultimately take her life. Violet is given a choice to end her life with dignity. This changes when Indigo hears the word of God in her head. This mysterious god voice is telling Indigo that ...more

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May 30, 2019 maya added it · review of another edition

one of the first times o dnf an arc and i dropped really quick

was not a fan
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Mar 26, 2019 Darcy rated it really liked it

Shelves: review, arc, read-spring-2019

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this title in exchange for an honest review!

TW for suicide, medical assisted suicide, terminal illness/medical stuff.

Indigo's twin sister Violet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Indigo, unable to fathom life without her twin sister decides to jump from a building. But before she does, she calls to God to help. Then, just as Indigo decides not to jump, God answers back and she's so surprised that she falls off the building.

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Mar 06, 2019 Mona AlvaradoFrazier rated it liked it

I selected this book based on an interesting premise: Twin sisters, 18-year-old Indigo and Violet, are not close. Indigo lives in the shadow of her popular sister, Violet who becomes terminally ill. When she plans to die on her own terms via medically assisted death, Indigo spirals into desperation in her efforts to cope. That’s when she begins to hear a mysterious voice—a voice claiming to be God. The voice insists that if she takes Violet to a remote rock formation in the Arizona desert, her s ...more

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May 13, 2019 Divena rated it really liked it

Shelves: black-lead, womenofcolor, poc-ya, diversity

When I first read the description of this book I passed it over unsure of what to expect. The words terminally ill jumped out at me and I assumed this would just be another one of those sad stories about the journey towards someone's death. But while Violet was very sick this story instead chose to focus on her being alive. The family goes on a journey based off the hope that she will be cured. And we follow them along for this crazy road trip. There were characters who I didn't enjoy but we get ...more

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Jan 12, 2019 Kibbenza rated it liked it · review of another edition

(ARC provided by Netgalley in return for my honest opinion.)

Indigo's sister is dying. As in, she's terminal. As in she's going to die by doctor assisted suicide. As in Indigo is about to be one half of a set. Overwhelmed at the prospect of living without her twin, Indigo climbs a building, prepared to die, too. But before she can leap, she hears a voice telling her that if she takes her sister to Arizona, she'll live. Always a believer, her sister Violet agrees, and the whole family takes off on (ARC provided by Netgalley in return for my honest opinion.)

Indigo's sister is dying. As in, she's terminal. As in she's going to die by doctor assisted suicide. As in Indigo is about to be one half of a set. Overwhelmed at the prospect of living without her twin, Indigo climbs a building, prepared to die, too. But before she can leap, she hears a voice telling her that if she takes her sister to Arizona, she'll live. Always a believer, her sister Violet agrees, and the whole family takes off on road trip to prolong what seems inevitable.

This book sounded so good from the get go. I'm not super into religious fiction, but I approached this with the hope that it was super creative, and not preachy. While there is a lot of praying and such, it didn't have the usual religious fiction feel. I really enjoyed the story of Indigo and her sister, and eventually I even got into the rest of the family.

If I had one criticism, it would be that it felt like Indigo believed the voice she was hearing way, way too easily. (Although, I suppose if you're actually hearing a voice, it would be hard to be skeptical?) Likewise, I felt her family bought into it way too easily, although this could be explained later in the book. (view spoiler)

There were bits that felt a little forced, like the scene with Willy May, but I did forget about that in my rush to see what would happen at the end. When I got to the end, I was kind of disappointed. (view spoiler)

In the end, it was a pretty compelling read, that I raced through. And isn't that really all you can ask from a book? ...more

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Mar 08, 2019 Seema Rao rated it liked it · review of another edition

Davis’ second book is about twins, one of whom is terminally ill. Interestingly enough, the plot is less well-done than Davis’ first book. But, the writing and character development are better. This book is a total tear-jerker. I am impressed at how Davis engages YA audiences in faith and death while maintaining moments of levity. As Davis says in her author’s note, this is a book about family. The relationship between the two sisters is very well done.

3.5

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May 24, 2019 Carli rated it liked it · review of another edition

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Teen for the advance Kindle copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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⭐⭐⭐/5 for this 5.28.19 release. Indigo and Violet are identical twins. When Violet, who is terminally ill, decides to exercise her right to die by medical assistance, Indigo starts hearing a voice that claims to be God. With the help of this voice, Indigo convinces her family to take one last trip, hoping to keep Violet alive. Sad and deep, this one is a good fit for high school readers. ...more

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May 16, 2019 Shana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, giveaway, fiction

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

This is the story of Indigo trying to make her way through an incredibly difficult time that has impacted her entire family. She starts to hear a voice in her head, which leads her family on a wild road trip in a desperate situation.

I fell in love with this family very quickly and I wanted all good things for them. I was incredibly impressed with how Dana L. Davis dealt with such a difficult topic, death with dignity, that includes humor, hijinks and ...more

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May 24, 2019 mads rated it liked it · review of another edition

This is a unique story about twin sisters who will go to the ends of the earth for one another. Indigo must face the fact her sister is fatally ill but it's an impossible task. Just when all hope seems lost, she begins to hear a voice in her head claiming to be God.

Typically, I would steer clear of any story with a heavy religious subtext, but I decided to step outside my comfort zone with this book because I was curious about how the story would play out. I liked the unorthodox interpretation o ...more

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Jan 15, 2019 Gregory Schwartz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

What an engrossing book! I love Dana Davis' books because she does the heavy lifting for me by crafting excellent, gripping, approachable stories and she allows my critical mind to disengage. So I can just read, get lost in the narrative, and enjoy. This is what a book is supposed to be -- an escape, and also a nourishing experience for your mind and soul. I'm so glad I got ahold of an advanced copy!

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Dec 21, 2018 Lynne Lambdin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ereader-library, netgalley

Sometimes a reader can get into a rut. When you read heavily, stories become predictable, sound alike and content begins to lack originality. I went into The Voice in My Head expecting the issues described. But what I got was a story that had me hooked and compulsively reading as if Voilet's life depended on it. And what a life experience it was.

Voilet and Indigo are eighteen year old identical twins. While they have the same DNA, their personalities could not be more different. Which is quite Sometimes a reader can get into a rut. When you read heavily, stories become predictable, sound alike and content begins to lack originality. I went into The Voice in My Head expecting the issues described. But what I got was a story that had me hooked and compulsively reading as if Voilet's life depended on it. And what a life experience it was.

Voilet and Indigo are eighteen year old identical twins. While they have the same DNA, their personalities could not be more different. Which is quite normal for siblings, but their situation is anything but normal. Violet is suffering from an illness that will take her life. But Violet has a choice to end her life with dignity. But plans are put on hold when Indigo hears the word of God in her head. This voice insists that if Voilet makes it to the Wave in Arizona, she will live. Thus begins a family journey unlike anything other with the goal to save Voilet's life.

This books is obviously an emotional journey. You get to intertwine in the family dynamics. And with some heavy hearts, times can be a bit tough. And this story really does portray different views and feelings on some heavy subject matter such as mental health and assisted suicide. Also, when the family is already suffering quite deeply, its hard to have your own life happenings. Its not a time when you want to share ways in which your life is progressing or stalling in some cases. It is just an interesting insight into the life of a family with a terminal teenager. Even though the family's world is crashing, the world doesn't stop. And it's a cruel and tragic truth.

My favorite part of the book was the Voice. The banter was entertaining, but the most impressive aspect of the Voice was that as a reader, I wanted the Voice to be God so incredibly bad. I wanted to believe and at times truly believe the Voice was God speaking to Indigo. There are certain situations where you can't question the Voice being authentic. Other times, you have the biggest skeptics believing so in that scene you give in and believe too. I love the way Davis incorporated the Voice and how she left the Voice up to the reader.

I had one very minor issue with this story. When the family was communicating, they talked so incredibly proper that it wasn't really believable. Which if that was how every character in the story talked, it wouldn't be an issue. But when the Voice is talking more casual with a bit of youthful slang, it makes the younger members of the family's strict and proper English stick out a bit.

Overall, I would give this story a 4.5 stars (rounding to 5). I can't wait to see how big of hit this story is for 2019. Thank you NetGalley and HARLEQUIN Teen Inkyard Press for this advance copy.

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Dec 29, 2018 Michelle rated it liked it · review of another edition

My full review can be found on the Epilie Aspie Chick blog!

Thank you to Inkyard Press for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

At it's core, this book is about two sisters who lost their close connection along the way. Indigo and Violet together are such a sweet combination and once they finally talk about their life, it's nice to see their bond grow closer again and open up to each other. Unfortunately, this doesnt happen until late in the book and truthfully I would've liked mor ...more

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Dec 06, 2018 ExpatLibrary rated it it was amazing

This is a 'coming of age' story about African-American twins who diverge in mind and heart when one decides to end her life with dignity after a severe, incurable lung illness and the other starts to hear the voice of "God" in her head.

I am not a big fan of grief reading. I enjoy the occasional Jodi Picoult novel but it isn't my first choice. So I when I picked up The Voice, I did it to resolve the 'problem' I had in needing to find out what actually WAS the voice in Indigo's head (spiritual, r ...more

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Nov 22, 2018 Sally Maxwell rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Thank you to Harlequin TEEN for the arc of this book.
Such a heartbreakingly good read, I loved this book, it made me full on ugly cry, and touched my heart. Anyone with siblings will understand how Indigo feels, and her struggles with her parents.
It was lovely how they all came together, even though it was such a sad story, but very well written.

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Jan 01, 2019 Michele Amedee rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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I received this book from Net Galley to give an honest review and I couldn’t even get past the first chapter. Once she started thinking she was hearing voices and God was speaking directly to her, I was done.

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May 06, 2019 Jessica rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I received an ARC from the publisher at ALA Midwinter.
CW: terminal illness, assisted suicide, suicide attempts, suicidal ideation

This book starts out heavy, and doesn't get much lighter, but Davis manages to make it work. It opens on Indigo Phillips, climbing as high as she can, wishing she was the one with the terminal illness instead of her perfect sister and other half, Violet. Violet is the twin everyone loves-- kind, patient, smart, easygoing, while Indigo is stubborn, prickly, and often fe I received an ARC from the publisher at ALA Midwinter.
CW: terminal illness, assisted suicide, suicide attempts, suicidal ideation

This book starts out heavy, and doesn't get much lighter, but Davis manages to make it work. It opens on Indigo Phillips, climbing as high as she can, wishing she was the one with the terminal illness instead of her perfect sister and other half, Violet. Violet is the twin everyone loves-- kind, patient, smart, easygoing, while Indigo is stubborn, prickly, and often feels like the black sheep of the family (a situation not helped by her older sister Michelle, who constantly rides Indigo for the tiniest of infractions). Violet's dying of pulmonary fibrosis, and it's throwing Indigo's entire life into a tailspin. When she falls from the building she climbed (suicide attempt? Accident?) she hears a voice. A voice that sounds like Dave Chappelle. The voice of... God?

The Voice (as they perfer to be called) comes to Indigo in the hospital, telling her that her sister will live if the whole family goes to the Wave, a landmark in Arizona, and if Indi and Violet can make it to the Wave. Indi is desperate for anything now, and when she comes home to see that her sister has acquired the drugs needed to end her life on her terms, Indi does something rash-- she dumps them out the window into the yard. In the middle of the uproar, she explains her vision, and surprisingly, the family (Mom, Dad, older sister Michelle, her husband and two kids, younger brother Alfred, and the twins) as well as their pastor (a white guy named Jedediah Barnabas) agree to it. The next morning, the motley crew sets out in the pastor's church bus, covered in psychedelic paintings, hauling themselves from Seattle to Arizona. As they drive, they're racing Violet's body, their family traumas, and the pastor's kidney stones. But when Indigo ignores The Voice in order to meet their goal, The Voice goes silent, leaving her to navigate an unthinkable situation on her own.

I have to point out that I was extremely disturbed by Indigo dumping out Violet's AS medicine-- others have no right to try to control what people take to ease their pain or suffering. it's not done out of some religious moralizing on Indigo's part, it's purely selfish. While I understand that being a teenager means your brain isn't fully formed yet, I can see this being a triggering issue for readers. Beyond that, the suicide attempt and Indigo's suicidal ideation may be issues for readers, but they're very clearly presented as her thinking about herself, and her family reflects back their pain and horror that she might do such a thing.

On the surface, this is a road trip novel-- characters forced by proximity to examine themselves and their relationships to those around them. What I'd like to see this used as is a jumping-off point as a discussion about assisted suicide, grief, and hope.

(Note: as a Seattle resident, Columbia City is like two neighborhoods away from Skyway, and Skyway Water and Power is not a thing. Retired black working-class parents who have a home in Columbia City is entirely possible, one that may not be up to the maintenance standards of others on the block, but one that is owned and that the residents take pride in. But Skyway? That's not even in Seattle city limits, it's a majority-minority neighborhood south of Seattle limits. Stg we need geography readers in fiction, starting with some retroactive looks at 50SOG.)

Overall, 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4.
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May 20, 2019 Kayla rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Special thanks to NetGalley for a copy.

Trigger warnings for depression/anxiety, suicide, terminal illness, dysfunctional families.

Oh my goodness. I cried so many times while reading this book.

Indigo Phillips attempts suicide the night before her terminally ill twin sister, Violet, is supposed to die via doctor assisted death. When the voice, claiming to be God, speaks to her, Indigo decides not to kill herself and instead has to convince her sister and their entire family to go to the Wave whic Special thanks to NetGalley for a copy.

Trigger warnings for depression/anxiety, suicide, terminal illness, dysfunctional families.

Oh my goodness. I cried so many times while reading this book.

Indigo Phillips attempts suicide the night before her terminally ill twin sister, Violet, is supposed to die via doctor assisted death. When the voice, claiming to be God, speaks to her, Indigo decides not to kill herself and instead has to convince her sister and their entire family to go to the Wave which is a rock formation in the painted desert in order for her sister to live. What follows is a dysfunctional family's struggle to understand each other, to accept what is inevitably going to happen to Violet, and to learn about themselves in this car trip in search of a miracle.

Lets start with getting some problems out of the way. First off, there are some medical choices that occur that are infuriating and will cause a lot of people to get angry. Indigo attempts suicide yet her family wants her discharged from the hospital against medical advice because it's Violet's day to die. There's also some moments when Michelle, Indigo's older sister and Violet's nurse, wants to get Violet to a hospital for treatment but everyone ignores her advice because Indigo claims the Voice told her things would be okay, even when the Voice agrees with Michelle.

There's also the issue of "the Voice". Some people will not like this book because it has some religious overtones. However, the Voice does claim to be God yet doesn't behave in the way many Christians would consider appropriate for any depictions of God. There's also the family's church that seems to pull from every kind of religion and spirituality which might be a turn off to some people. I'll admit I was on the fence about all this at first but in the end, I like this choice. How else would God communicate with a teenage girl who isn't sure who she is, what she wants, or what she believes? Nothing in this gets any more religious than a few references to Moses, and the Voice calling itself God (using both male and female pronouns).

I liked this story. As terrible as the characters are to each other at times, there's also moments when everyone gets along or suddenly understands each other. They talk out their problems and admit their failings. This is so important. No one is good or bad or perfect, everyone has a problem and is trying to deal with it as best they can. It's also clear that Indigo's depression is also affecting how she sees her family. The Voice even points this out on a few occasions so we know there's more than what we're being told by Indigo.

This is a tough read. I've personally seen what a terminal illness can do to a family and how the other kids suffer because of it. This book is surprisingly personal. It's not perfect, characters make stupid decisions, Indigo spends a lot of time lying to her family, and there are a few scenes that felt like they wanted to comment on another part in society but it hadn't really been built up properly or didn't have enough time to address all of it. But I also think this is an important read. It's about sisters, life and death, faith, family, and the problems that arise regardless of who is 'good' or 'bad.' I recommend a box of tissues with this book. 4 stars just because of some of the bad medical choices made. ...more

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Feb 17, 2019 Savanna Waddle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a complimentary arc of The Voice in My Head by Dana L. Davis in exchange for my honest review.*

tw for suicidal ideation and attempt, terminal illness, death, brief racists couple, being held at gunpoint, and physician-assisted suicide

OKAY FIRST OFF THE COVER IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I really love it, and it captures the two sisters.

There were a lot of things I loved about this book, and a few things that I thought could have been handled better. ...more

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May 09, 2019 Brooke rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide/attempted suicide/medically assisted suicide/terminal illness

I am trying to piece my heart back together after this book. The story grabbed me from the first sentence and held me until the very end, but there were so many heartbreaking moments along the way.

Indigo and Violet are identical twins. Indigo has always felt like the lesser of the two, always striving to be perfect like her sister. Violet suffers from an incurable lung disease and wants to end her suffering by TRIGGER WARNING: suicide/attempted suicide/medically assisted suicide/terminal illness

I am trying to piece my heart back together after this book. The story grabbed me from the first sentence and held me until the very end, but there were so many heartbreaking moments along the way.

Indigo and Violet are identical twins. Indigo has always felt like the lesser of the two, always striving to be perfect like her sister. Violet suffers from an incurable lung disease and wants to end her suffering by "dying with dignity," or what is commonly referred to as medically assisted death/suicide. Indigo is struggling to deal with the fact that she is soon going to lose her sister; her other half. Indigo plans to jump from a building and end her own life when she hears a voice in her head, claiming to be God, and claiming to let Violet live if Indigo can convince her to go on a hike to a remote rock formation in the Arizona desert.

The entire family takes off on a road trip to the Arizona desert, following the voice in Indigo's head, hoping for a miracle to save Violet. Along the way, the family encounters many different mishaps, but finally make it to the trail head of the Wave. Now, they just have to get Violet out there so she can live...

I am not typically a person who reads books about God, or a higher power, or the after life. I don't always agree with how those things are perceived, or the controversy that goes along with it. That aside, this book was fantastic. I enjoyed the voice of God sounding like Dave Chappelle, and talking like a 15 year old boy. I found it humorous and light-hearted, despite the rest of the story being so heavy. I easily connected with the characters, having been a teenager a long time ago. Their emotions and drama were tangible and reminded me what it was like to be in high school. As a parent, I understood the thought processes and decisions the parents were making in regards to Violet's health and what was best for all of the children/family.

This was a very well written, emotionally charged, at times funny story. I loved this book so much that I read it within 24 hours. This book felt complete to me (not something I often say) and all of the loose ends were tied together at the end.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA, family dramas, and emotional reads. I would again like to remind anyone reading this review that this story revolves around attempted suicide/suicide/medically assisted suicide/terminal illness. It was a fantastic read, but reader discretion advised. ...more

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May 01, 2019 Olivia Farr rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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THE VOICE IN MY HEAD begins with Indigo standing on a building, praying to God for her sister to live and trying to bargain. When she hears a voice, she slips and falls. Later, at the hospital, she had some severe injuries but still hears the voice. Her much older sister, Michelle, is a nurse practitioner and checks her out against medical advice so that they can go home. Indigo’s twin sister, Violet, is terminally ill with a resp Find my full review here: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yaficti...

THE VOICE IN MY HEAD begins with Indigo standing on a building, praying to God for her sister to live and trying to bargain. When she hears a voice, she slips and falls. Later, at the hospital, she had some severe injuries but still hears the voice. Her much older sister, Michelle, is a nurse practitioner and checks her out against medical advice so that they can go home. Indigo’s twin sister, Violet, is terminally ill with a respiratory disease for which there is no treatment or cure. Violet has elected to choose medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia.

The voice Indigo is hearing tells her that if she brings Violet to a park in Arizona and has her hike to the Wave (2.5 miles), Violet will live. Indigo gives this message to Violet when she is supposed to be saying goodbye and dumps the medication out the window. Violet ends up deciding to go on the trip and make the hike- but only if the whole family goes too.

There’s a lot to unpack in the story. At the forefront, it deals with some really big issues, such as grief, loss, terminal illness, and euthanasia. Secondarily, there are some smaller issues that come up such as racism and what it is like to be black in this country. Despite the overwhelmingly sad story, the author has managed to infuse some humor and healing into the book, and it ends up being quite entertaining- from the priest with his colorful bus and new-age good nature, the Voice which may be God, and the family dynamics.

The characters were all really well constructed, and there’s a lot to be said about the family and how they come together and build new understanding on the long trip. Whereas often in stories about death, the grieving and healing occurs after, in this book, it happens along with the trip. We see the characters (particularly Indigo) growing throughout the book.

Overall, this is an engaging contemporary YA about family, (familial) love, and healing. With a charming cast of characters and appropriately infused humor, this story is chock full of heart. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a thoughtful book that presents a lot of topics for further discussion/consideration. ...more

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May 25, 2019 Samantha (WLABB) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, 2019, arcs, diversereads2019, contemporary

Rating: 3.5 Stars

The time had arrived. Indigo's twin sister, Violet, would be "dying with dignity", and in a last ditch attempt, Indigo called out to God to allow her sister to live. What she didn't expect was for God to answer back. A family road trip resulted from her talks with God, and this road trip turned out to be an enlightening and healing journey for the entire family.

Beware, this book was pretty sad. It was about a family taking their final journey together as a whole unit. One child ...more

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Mar 14, 2019 Nikol rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ya

**I received a digital ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.**

Beware: slight spoilers ahead

The Voice in My Head is not only well-written, it also propels the young readers towards reflection on life and the importance of living and loving to the fullest. I have been especially intrigued by the fun, yet deep writing style and the relationships between the Phillips family members – Dana L. Davis certainly knows how to flesh characters via dialogue. Although the main theme of the stor ...more

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Feb 12, 2019 Leah rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2019, ya

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC.

A kooky family road trip story with major illness and a Joan of Arc element. The development of the relationships between main character Indigo and her mother and sister are probably the highlight of the book. However, the emotional core (and especially the ending) is compromised by the lack of a well-drawn relationship between Indigo and her terminally ill twin sister Violet, a character whose comparative perfection is meant to contrast to Indigo but in ...more

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Apr 16, 2019 Story Eater rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-2019

Not as poignant as The Fault in our Stars and not as serious as My Sister’s Keeper, The Voice in My Head manages to address issues young people may encounter today and brings levity to the situations at the same time. In addition to the terminal illness of one twin and grief-stricken suicide attempt of the other, Violet and Indigo also have to tolerate serious familial issues while navigating the transition from underage adolescence to legal adulthood.

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