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Love in London #2
The Sounds of Secrets
I've been in love with him forever.
But to him, I've always been off-limits. Until the night that changed everything.
Maybe it was the alcohol. Maybe it was the secrets we shared. Maybe he finally opened his eyes and saw me.
By the time the sun rose, I’d lost him again, my heart shattering on his parting words: “It was a mistake.” So I ran. Ran until I was thousands of miles away, in a country I didn't know, surrounded by people who only made me miss him more.
I never expected him to follow me … or to pry more secrets from my soul. In exchange, he gave me more of his secrets too.
How was I to know it was the secrets we didn’t share, the words we didn’t dare utter, that would tear us apart?
But to him, I've always been off-limits. Until the night that changed everything.
Maybe it was the alcohol. Maybe it was the secrets we shared. Maybe he finally opened his eyes and saw me.
By the time the sun rose, I’d lost him again, my heart shattering on his parting words: “It was a mistake.” So I ran. Ran until I was thousands of miles away, in a country I didn't know, surrounded by people who only made me miss him more.
I never expected him to follow me … or to pry more secrets from my soul. In exchange, he gave me more of his secrets too.
How was I to know it was the secrets we didn’t share, the words we didn’t dare utter, that would tear us apart?
304 pages, Unknown Binding
Published December 6, 2017
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March 18, 2019
4 ★'s
This is the story of Lotte and Samson that you may have been introduced to if you read The Weight of Life. While that is a great book, I think the author does a wonderful job filling out the story line so it's not necessary to have read that book first.
The book begins when Lotte's life starts crumbling and it's pretty awful. Samson who is Lotte's brother-in-law, Ames, best friend is with the family trying to help out any way he can.
One night after he's hurt in a bar fight, Lotte takes care of him and they kiss...but Samson calls her by his ex-girl friend's name and Lotte is crushed. She stays away from him after that, at least, as much as she can.
Three years later, she's decided to sell her dance studio and do some things on her bucket list, namely go to America (she's from London). With the help of Ames' girlfriend, Mila, she has some connections there so she's not totally on her own. No one wants her to go and it makes things difficult.
Even worse, after her going away party, her and Samson spend the night together and it's everything Lotte ever wanted. But again, Samson crushes her the next morning, telling her it was a mistake. ~Sigh~
That was really hard to read! My heart just went out to Lotte. She's had a crush on Samson forever and for him to treat her so horribly was almost too much. Thankfully, we get his POV and get to understand why he did what he did.
We also find out that they both are suffering from some things. Samson's was bad but I had a really hard time reading about Lotte's...especially the eyelashes. Ugh!
I think Lotte really needed to go see if the grass was greener and I think Samson needed to find out how much Lotte meant to him. I loved reading about their adventures and how much they were there for each other. The best is when they finally started opening up.
I enjoyed getting more of Ames and Mila and seeing how things are coming along for the two of them.
And I was happy with the way things wrapped up but there was no epilogue. I just really needed some affirmation that things worked out. :(
This is the story of Lotte and Samson that you may have been introduced to if you read The Weight of Life. While that is a great book, I think the author does a wonderful job filling out the story line so it's not necessary to have read that book first.
The book begins when Lotte's life starts crumbling and it's pretty awful. Samson who is Lotte's brother-in-law, Ames, best friend is with the family trying to help out any way he can.
One night after he's hurt in a bar fight, Lotte takes care of him and they kiss...but Samson calls her by his ex-girl friend's name and Lotte is crushed. She stays away from him after that, at least, as much as she can.
Three years later, she's decided to sell her dance studio and do some things on her bucket list, namely go to America (she's from London). With the help of Ames' girlfriend, Mila, she has some connections there so she's not totally on her own. No one wants her to go and it makes things difficult.
Even worse, after her going away party, her and Samson spend the night together and it's everything Lotte ever wanted. But again, Samson crushes her the next morning, telling her it was a mistake. ~Sigh~
That was really hard to read! My heart just went out to Lotte. She's had a crush on Samson forever and for him to treat her so horribly was almost too much. Thankfully, we get his POV and get to understand why he did what he did.
We also find out that they both are suffering from some things. Samson's was bad but I had a really hard time reading about Lotte's...especially the eyelashes. Ugh!
I think Lotte really needed to go see if the grass was greener and I think Samson needed to find out how much Lotte meant to him. I loved reading about their adventures and how much they were there for each other. The best is when they finally started opening up.
I enjoyed getting more of Ames and Mila and seeing how things are coming along for the two of them.
And I was happy with the way things wrapped up but there was no epilogue. I just really needed some affirmation that things worked out. :(
December 6, 2017
Every once in a blue moon, I get super excited for a particular book to come out. Like over the top, fan girl excited. And with being so excited, I may happen to have some unrealistic expectations. Set the bar a smidgen too high, if you will. And I'm saddened to say that I think that's the case of what happened to me with Sounds of Secrets.
Reading The Weight of Life earlier on in the summer, I was head over heels for Ames and Mila. I'm talking, one of my favourite books of the year. That's how serious I was. And ever since, I had greedy little grabby hands aimed in the direction of Samson and Lotte. The glimpses we got into what their story could be in TWOL were dramatic and angsty and everything I love. I felt like they were going to strip me raw and slowly build everything back up. But unfortunately, it just didn't happen for me.
I've never been a huge "friends to lovers" trope fan, simply because I'm critical and don't believe that a character is in love with another (and has been for ever and ever) just because the author said so. I need to believe it. I need to see it. I need to feel it. And I think that's what started my journey of SoS. I didn't believe that these characters were in love, no matter how many inner monologues there were about it. I needed to see it happen and I felt like that's where my expectation was too high.
Though the actual chemistry between Lotte and Sam when things started happening was definitely a bonus. This was palpable and you could really understand the feelings each character had towards the other in these moments. They then just needed to keep these moments going!
I love how Whitney always seems to have a theme/feeling that she shows through the characters. In Into The Tomorrows, it was sorrow. In The Weight of Life, it was grief. In Sounds of Secrets, it's none other than -- you guessed it -- secrets. The ones kept close to your heart and the ones that you let go. Where they take you, how they affect those around you, and how they can change the trajectory of your life. I really enjoyed how the author used this theme and the heroine specifically to show how handing over your secrets can leave you vulnerable and give others power. And yet how it can also work in the opposite manner. It was an interesting perspective.
Sometimes I feel the need to warn people, just so no one gets upset for something terribly small. This book has a slow build and seemed to move at a slower pace than I'm sure a lot of people are used to. There's nothing wrong with this, there's just a lot of feelings/emotions/decisions to go through beforehand. I didn't have much of an issue with this, but I do know that some people prefer fast paced books with action packed plots.
Would I recommend this book? Sure! But was I in love with it? No. Whitney is still an author that I adore and respect the crap out of, and it's perfectly okay to not be head over heels in love with every book written by the authors that you like. [For instance, the last CoHo book I read I gave three stars to. *gasp* Yeah. I went there]. This just happened to be one of those books for me.
Actual rating: 3.5
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
Reading The Weight of Life earlier on in the summer, I was head over heels for Ames and Mila. I'm talking, one of my favourite books of the year. That's how serious I was. And ever since, I had greedy little grabby hands aimed in the direction of Samson and Lotte. The glimpses we got into what their story could be in TWOL were dramatic and angsty and everything I love. I felt like they were going to strip me raw and slowly build everything back up. But unfortunately, it just didn't happen for me.
I've never been a huge "friends to lovers" trope fan, simply because I'm critical and don't believe that a character is in love with another (and has been for ever and ever) just because the author said so. I need to believe it. I need to see it. I need to feel it. And I think that's what started my journey of SoS. I didn't believe that these characters were in love, no matter how many inner monologues there were about it. I needed to see it happen and I felt like that's where my expectation was too high.
Though the actual chemistry between Lotte and Sam when things started happening was definitely a bonus. This was palpable and you could really understand the feelings each character had towards the other in these moments. They then just needed to keep these moments going!
I love how Whitney always seems to have a theme/feeling that she shows through the characters. In Into The Tomorrows, it was sorrow. In The Weight of Life, it was grief. In Sounds of Secrets, it's none other than -- you guessed it -- secrets. The ones kept close to your heart and the ones that you let go. Where they take you, how they affect those around you, and how they can change the trajectory of your life. I really enjoyed how the author used this theme and the heroine specifically to show how handing over your secrets can leave you vulnerable and give others power. And yet how it can also work in the opposite manner. It was an interesting perspective.
Sometimes I feel the need to warn people, just so no one gets upset for something terribly small. This book has a slow build and seemed to move at a slower pace than I'm sure a lot of people are used to. There's nothing wrong with this, there's just a lot of feelings/emotions/decisions to go through beforehand. I didn't have much of an issue with this, but I do know that some people prefer fast paced books with action packed plots.
Would I recommend this book? Sure! But was I in love with it? No. Whitney is still an author that I adore and respect the crap out of, and it's perfectly okay to not be head over heels in love with every book written by the authors that you like. [For instance, the last CoHo book I read I gave three stars to. *gasp* Yeah. I went there]. This just happened to be one of those books for me.
Actual rating: 3.5
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
December 6, 2017
“There was nothing safe about loving him. And that’s why I did.”
You don’t know how happy I was when Lotte and Sam’s book landed on my kindle. I couldn’t stop squealing, I was so excited!!
I devoured this story. The Sounds of Secrets is by far my favorite novel by Whitney Barbetti. I think I’ll always remember these characters.
Whitney Barbetti is one of many authors I discovered this year. What I noticed after only reading three of her books is that, she puts a lot of heart into it. And The Sounds of Secrets was no different. It gave me all the feels, just how I like it.
Sam and Lotte have their own demons they’re dealing with. They have their flaws and I think that’s what drew me to them instantly. Both characters weren’t perfect but they were trying to be. All this time, Sam and Lotte were able to hide their pain, their secrets, from their family and friends. Until it all becomes too much and someone finally breaks.
Out of all the characters, Sam is my favorite. It’s so heartbreakingly sad that he never told anyone about what he was going through, just because he didn’t want to be a burden. My heart broke a little for him.
Sam may not be perfect but man, I am not kidding when I say he made a great book boyfriend. Seeing his struggle between wanting to be with Lotte and letting her go because he felt he wasn’t good enough, tugged at my heartstrings. But come on, the tension between these two was tangible. They were meant for one another, even if someone kept fighting the inevitable. Yes, I’m talking about you Sam.
Overall, another great read by this author and I can’t wait for more. I’ve become addicted to her words and storytelling. Highly recommend!
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review!*
You don’t know how happy I was when Lotte and Sam’s book landed on my kindle. I couldn’t stop squealing, I was so excited!!
I devoured this story. The Sounds of Secrets is by far my favorite novel by Whitney Barbetti. I think I’ll always remember these characters.
Whitney Barbetti is one of many authors I discovered this year. What I noticed after only reading three of her books is that, she puts a lot of heart into it. And The Sounds of Secrets was no different. It gave me all the feels, just how I like it.
Sam and Lotte have their own demons they’re dealing with. They have their flaws and I think that’s what drew me to them instantly. Both characters weren’t perfect but they were trying to be. All this time, Sam and Lotte were able to hide their pain, their secrets, from their family and friends. Until it all becomes too much and someone finally breaks.
Out of all the characters, Sam is my favorite. It’s so heartbreakingly sad that he never told anyone about what he was going through, just because he didn’t want to be a burden. My heart broke a little for him.
Sam may not be perfect but man, I am not kidding when I say he made a great book boyfriend. Seeing his struggle between wanting to be with Lotte and letting her go because he felt he wasn’t good enough, tugged at my heartstrings. But come on, the tension between these two was tangible. They were meant for one another, even if someone kept fighting the inevitable. Yes, I’m talking about you Sam.
Overall, another great read by this author and I can’t wait for more. I’ve become addicted to her words and storytelling. Highly recommend!
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review!*
December 6, 2017
“My heart burned for him before I really knew what that meant, before I understood the power and devastating despair of unrequited love. He was the man who came to me without warning, who had me before I had a grasp on who I even was.”
“There were entire oceans of pain in her eyes, and I was completely incapable of helping her swim through it.”
“I didn’t know I’d been so starved for oxygen until I could finally breathe again, because of her.”
This book……It was everything. It was beyond my expectations. It is totally unforgettable…..
The Sounds of Secrets is utterly captivating and all consuming. Your emotions will be taken on a ride you never saw coming. From heartbreaking moments, to moments full of angst that just pull at your heart. Be ready, this book has all the feels.
The Sounds of Secrets was a fabulous read from beginning to end. I totally got lost in Sam and Lotte’s story. I just wanted to live and breathe it. It totally consumed me and had me begging for more. I never wanted to stop reading. These characters were so real, so flawed and yet so utterly perfect. I loved the push and pull between the Sam and Lotte. You could tell these two were destined for more, but that they both let fear rule their decisions. I loved Lotte’s braveness and the risks she took. And Sam….He had such a big heart and loved so hard, he just had to move past his fear. Together, these two kept me in awe and I couldn’t wait to see how their story would play out.
Once again, Whitney Barbetti has delivered an unforgettable and powerful love story, giving me all the feels and at the same time, never wanting the words I was reading to end. This story was just flawless and completely brilliant. I just loved it.
“There were entire oceans of pain in her eyes, and I was completely incapable of helping her swim through it.”
“I didn’t know I’d been so starved for oxygen until I could finally breathe again, because of her.”
This book……It was everything. It was beyond my expectations. It is totally unforgettable…..
The Sounds of Secrets is utterly captivating and all consuming. Your emotions will be taken on a ride you never saw coming. From heartbreaking moments, to moments full of angst that just pull at your heart. Be ready, this book has all the feels.
The Sounds of Secrets was a fabulous read from beginning to end. I totally got lost in Sam and Lotte’s story. I just wanted to live and breathe it. It totally consumed me and had me begging for more. I never wanted to stop reading. These characters were so real, so flawed and yet so utterly perfect. I loved the push and pull between the Sam and Lotte. You could tell these two were destined for more, but that they both let fear rule their decisions. I loved Lotte’s braveness and the risks she took. And Sam….He had such a big heart and loved so hard, he just had to move past his fear. Together, these two kept me in awe and I couldn’t wait to see how their story would play out.
Once again, Whitney Barbetti has delivered an unforgettable and powerful love story, giving me all the feels and at the same time, never wanting the words I was reading to end. This story was just flawless and completely brilliant. I just loved it.
December 6, 2017
Four hundred five billion stars for my boo Lots and Sam!!!
Lotte has been in love with her brother-in-law's best friend, Sam for most of her life. This unrequited love is one of the many secrets she keeps, secrets that define her and haunt her. She always knew that her love would go unfulfilled until one night which gave her hope. But this hope was short lived that her heart broke all over again.
Sam can't reveal the depth of his feelings for Lotte. Keeping the fact aside that she is his best mate's sister, Sam knows Lotte deserves someone who is much better than him, someone who has less secrets and is less broken.
But love always finds a way and for Lotte and Sam the way isn't easy because the sound of their secrets is too loud to ignore.
I AM IN LOVE, Y'ALL!!! With Samson, with Lotte and with their broken, amazing, beautiful souls.
I cannot even begin to form proper words about this story because nothing can do it justice. I adore Whitney Barbetti's writing with an intensity that is probably unhealthy. Do I care? Nope. Will I try to fix it? That'll also be a big NOPE.
Lotte, my sweet summer child!!! I love this woman. She is broken and hurt but damn if it stops her from taking risks with her heart or in life. She is just a lone soul trying to find her way in life and her journey is ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BEAUTIFUL. I want Lots to be my bff so she and I can go on adventures and make fool out of ourselves.
Samson is my boo thang because WHAT MAN IS THAT AMAZING??? This poor man has all the weight of the World on his shoulders but he never complained. I am so happy that Whitney created a character like Sam's. He is not perfect but he is kind, passionate and so so pure.
I can't say it enough but Whitney is so beyond amazing, her stories always leave me breathless and contemplating the meaning of life. One day, I am going to sit down and devour every story she has written and then I am going to read them all over again.
Lotte has been in love with her brother-in-law's best friend, Sam for most of her life. This unrequited love is one of the many secrets she keeps, secrets that define her and haunt her. She always knew that her love would go unfulfilled until one night which gave her hope. But this hope was short lived that her heart broke all over again.
Sam can't reveal the depth of his feelings for Lotte. Keeping the fact aside that she is his best mate's sister, Sam knows Lotte deserves someone who is much better than him, someone who has less secrets and is less broken.
But love always finds a way and for Lotte and Sam the way isn't easy because the sound of their secrets is too loud to ignore.
I AM IN LOVE, Y'ALL!!! With Samson, with Lotte and with their broken, amazing, beautiful souls.
I cannot even begin to form proper words about this story because nothing can do it justice. I adore Whitney Barbetti's writing with an intensity that is probably unhealthy. Do I care? Nope. Will I try to fix it? That'll also be a big NOPE.
Lotte, my sweet summer child!!! I love this woman. She is broken and hurt but damn if it stops her from taking risks with her heart or in life. She is just a lone soul trying to find her way in life and her journey is ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BEAUTIFUL. I want Lots to be my bff so she and I can go on adventures and make fool out of ourselves.
Samson is my boo thang because WHAT MAN IS THAT AMAZING??? This poor man has all the weight of the World on his shoulders but he never complained. I am so happy that Whitney created a character like Sam's. He is not perfect but he is kind, passionate and so so pure.
I can't say it enough but Whitney is so beyond amazing, her stories always leave me breathless and contemplating the meaning of life. One day, I am going to sit down and devour every story she has written and then I am going to read them all over again.
December 7, 2017
First of all. THIS. COVER. So gorgeous, it punched me right in the FEELS. And so did this amazing love story! I think Sam and Lotte's journey had me feeling every emotion possible. I fell hard for these characters with their flaws, and their heart and their love, I just wanted them both to be happy. *cries* I was submersed within the pages from beginning to end. I swear there were moments my heart crashed and burned. But it also swelled with so much love for these two! The Sounds of Secrets had me dying all the deads and then some! What fantastic romance from Barbetti! If you love an emotional unrequited love story, then this is a must read!
November 28, 2017
Another year, another Whitney Barbetti book that I completely devoured and admired. And LOVED! The Sounds of Secrets was just absolutely stunning. Poignant, heartfelt, and beautiful. I kept wanting more and more of Lotte and Samson, even after I was done. I still find myself thinking about them. That is the kind of book you want to read. One that you cannot forget.
“I didn’t know I’d been so starved for oxygen until I could finally breathe again, because of her.”
The characters, man. THE. CHARACTERS. They’re so beautifully flawed in a way that has me literally drooling for more. The Sounds of Secrets is not just about a flawed woman, it also includes a flawed man and together they’re just…beautiful. Beautiful humans. That is the only way I know how to put it without giving away the details that make them beautifully flawed. Every time I think about Lotte and Samson, I get a huge grin on my face and I cannot wipe it off.
In The Sounds of Secrets you get a dose of redemption, forgiveness, second chances, love, angst, hurt, and longing all in one sitting (well, if you’re like me and can’t put the book down that is). And to me, it takes a certain author to evoke such emotions from me when I’m reading and Whitney did the job. My heart was hers for the taking.
So, by saying that, I do want to touch on Whitney’s writing for a second. Okay, maybe a minute. I could write about it all day but I only take a few minutes with this review. When you read a book of hers, you are immediately engrossed into a wonderful time. Poetically, Whitney makes sure you feel the lines that she writes. They wrap around you each time and leave such a huge impression on you. It is one that you definitely do not forget. She makes you feel what each of the characters are feeling (not just one of them) and she does all of that with her WRITING. How incredibly talented is that?
Whitney-freaking-Barbetti. I’m a fan for life. Keep on keepin’ on, my girl.
“I didn’t know I’d been so starved for oxygen until I could finally breathe again, because of her.”
The characters, man. THE. CHARACTERS. They’re so beautifully flawed in a way that has me literally drooling for more. The Sounds of Secrets is not just about a flawed woman, it also includes a flawed man and together they’re just…beautiful. Beautiful humans. That is the only way I know how to put it without giving away the details that make them beautifully flawed. Every time I think about Lotte and Samson, I get a huge grin on my face and I cannot wipe it off.
In The Sounds of Secrets you get a dose of redemption, forgiveness, second chances, love, angst, hurt, and longing all in one sitting (well, if you’re like me and can’t put the book down that is). And to me, it takes a certain author to evoke such emotions from me when I’m reading and Whitney did the job. My heart was hers for the taking.
So, by saying that, I do want to touch on Whitney’s writing for a second. Okay, maybe a minute. I could write about it all day but I only take a few minutes with this review. When you read a book of hers, you are immediately engrossed into a wonderful time. Poetically, Whitney makes sure you feel the lines that she writes. They wrap around you each time and leave such a huge impression on you. It is one that you definitely do not forget. She makes you feel what each of the characters are feeling (not just one of them) and she does all of that with her WRITING. How incredibly talented is that?
Whitney-freaking-Barbetti. I’m a fan for life. Keep on keepin’ on, my girl.
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November 3, 2019DNF
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“Della.” His on-again, off-again girlfriend. Who was not me.
I kissed Samson, and he didn’t even know it was me.
December 5, 2017
The sounds of secrets è il primo libro letto di Whitney Barbetti e la ringrazio per l’opportunità di leggerlo in anteprima. Purtroppo è uno di quei libri che mi ha lasciato con l’amaro in bocca, essenzialmente mi piaceva tutto: trama, sviluppi, personaggi, quelli secondari. Poteva rivelarsi proprio una bella lettura ma nel concreto non mi ha coinvolto abbastanza.
Lotte è una ragazza abituata a mantenere secreti, sin da piccola le emozioni che non riusciva a esternare le inglobava e diventavano grossi macigni che pesavano sul suo cuore. Uno di questi è il suo amore per Samson, migliore amico di suo cognato.
Lotte è anche la ragazza che dopo un grave lutto inizia ad avere mille dubbi sulla sua vita e sulla strada che essa sta prendendo, così decide di prenotare un biglietto di sola andata per un viaggio in America.
Le cose si complicano la sera prima della partenza, durante una festa in suo onore Sam sembra vederla per la prima volta, si avvicinano, parlano come sempre ma in modo nuovo. Condividono una notte di passione ma carica di sentimenti che saranno distrutti il mattino dopo quando Sam dichiara che la notte precedente sia stato un errore.
Lotte parte con il cuore a pezzi e la voglia di divertirsi in quest’avventura che farà con persone sconosciute per visitare nuovi scenari.
Sam è il ragazzo figo, quello carismatico, giovale e amichevole. Il ragazzo presente nella famiglia di Lotte nel momento più difficile, il ragazzo che non vuole essere un peso e nasconde i propri segreti.
L’artista dannato che per la compagnia sbagliata e le scelte sbagliate è bloccato in un circolo vizioso da cui non riesce ad uscire.
Dopo un mese la lontananza serve a far aprire gli occhi ai due ragazzi. Lotte capisce che la routine e la danza sono la sua felicità, anche se non voleva ammetterlo. Sam capisce che Lotte non è solo la cognata del suo migliore amico ma la ragazza che cerca con lo sguardo ogni volta che entra nel pub, è la musa e fonte d’ispirazione della sua arte.
A causa di un incidente Sam, in seguito, partirà per l’America per aiutare Lotte e il viaggio diventerà il porto dei loro segreti, dei loro sentimenti e rivelazioni.
Come già detto il libro ha un grande potenziale ma per i miei gusti c’era troppa introspezione e ripetitività.
Essenzialmente ai due ragazzi manca la comunicazione, ci sono pagine e pagine di pippe mentali ma una volta aperto il dialogo ho apprezzato molto la coppia e la forza con cui si supportano l’uno con l’altra.
Lotte è una ragazza abituata a mantenere secreti, sin da piccola le emozioni che non riusciva a esternare le inglobava e diventavano grossi macigni che pesavano sul suo cuore. Uno di questi è il suo amore per Samson, migliore amico di suo cognato.
Lotte è anche la ragazza che dopo un grave lutto inizia ad avere mille dubbi sulla sua vita e sulla strada che essa sta prendendo, così decide di prenotare un biglietto di sola andata per un viaggio in America.
Le cose si complicano la sera prima della partenza, durante una festa in suo onore Sam sembra vederla per la prima volta, si avvicinano, parlano come sempre ma in modo nuovo. Condividono una notte di passione ma carica di sentimenti che saranno distrutti il mattino dopo quando Sam dichiara che la notte precedente sia stato un errore.
Lotte parte con il cuore a pezzi e la voglia di divertirsi in quest’avventura che farà con persone sconosciute per visitare nuovi scenari.
Sam è il ragazzo figo, quello carismatico, giovale e amichevole. Il ragazzo presente nella famiglia di Lotte nel momento più difficile, il ragazzo che non vuole essere un peso e nasconde i propri segreti.
L’artista dannato che per la compagnia sbagliata e le scelte sbagliate è bloccato in un circolo vizioso da cui non riesce ad uscire.
Dopo un mese la lontananza serve a far aprire gli occhi ai due ragazzi. Lotte capisce che la routine e la danza sono la sua felicità, anche se non voleva ammetterlo. Sam capisce che Lotte non è solo la cognata del suo migliore amico ma la ragazza che cerca con lo sguardo ogni volta che entra nel pub, è la musa e fonte d’ispirazione della sua arte.
A causa di un incidente Sam, in seguito, partirà per l’America per aiutare Lotte e il viaggio diventerà il porto dei loro segreti, dei loro sentimenti e rivelazioni.
Come già detto il libro ha un grande potenziale ma per i miei gusti c’era troppa introspezione e ripetitività.
Essenzialmente ai due ragazzi manca la comunicazione, ci sono pagine e pagine di pippe mentali ma una volta aperto il dialogo ho apprezzato molto la coppia e la forza con cui si supportano l’uno con l’altra.
December 7, 2017
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Whitney Barbetti has such a away with words that I cannot even begin to describe the things she does to my heart when I read one of her books. I fell in love with her writing with her last book that she co-wrote with Karla Sorensen, Hooked: A love story of criminal proportions. I absolutely loved that book and devoured it. And this book was no different than Hooked. I started reading it and couldn't put it down.
Everyone has their secrets. Its inevitable with people you know or you think you knew some time ago. But will those secrets keep you from the one true love you know you are meant to be with? Can you handle and deal with the repercussions in order to be with that person?
Lotte and Samson are two of the most beautifully flawed characters that I couldn't get enough of. I finished this and almost cried because I wanted MORE MORE MORE!!! These characters are so vividly real that it makes you wonder if there are more real people out there that are like these characters.
In this book you get a dose of several different things in this book. Included are: love, second chances, angst, forgiveness, hurt, and redemption. With every bit of these there is so much emotion going on, it was making it even harder for me to have to do the adult things that I needed to do! But boy was it worth it when I didn't do what I had to do and just kept reading. LOL
Whitney has such a way with words that only very few authors have gotten me to actually shed tears, and feel such feelings like I did with this book. Whitney has such a way with words it doesn't feel like you are just reading another romance novel. It is a lifeline to those people that make it so real, and you can't get enough.
If you don't know I absolutely love Whitney and her writing and I absolutely cannot wait to see what else she has up her sleeves!!
DISCLAIMER: Thank you so much to Inkslinger PR, and Whitney Barbetti for the advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Whitney Barbetti has such a away with words that I cannot even begin to describe the things she does to my heart when I read one of her books. I fell in love with her writing with her last book that she co-wrote with Karla Sorensen, Hooked: A love story of criminal proportions. I absolutely loved that book and devoured it. And this book was no different than Hooked. I started reading it and couldn't put it down.
Everyone has their secrets. Its inevitable with people you know or you think you knew some time ago. But will those secrets keep you from the one true love you know you are meant to be with? Can you handle and deal with the repercussions in order to be with that person?
Lotte and Samson are two of the most beautifully flawed characters that I couldn't get enough of. I finished this and almost cried because I wanted MORE MORE MORE!!! These characters are so vividly real that it makes you wonder if there are more real people out there that are like these characters.
In this book you get a dose of several different things in this book. Included are: love, second chances, angst, forgiveness, hurt, and redemption. With every bit of these there is so much emotion going on, it was making it even harder for me to have to do the adult things that I needed to do! But boy was it worth it when I didn't do what I had to do and just kept reading. LOL
Whitney has such a way with words that only very few authors have gotten me to actually shed tears, and feel such feelings like I did with this book. Whitney has such a way with words it doesn't feel like you are just reading another romance novel. It is a lifeline to those people that make it so real, and you can't get enough.
If you don't know I absolutely love Whitney and her writing and I absolutely cannot wait to see what else she has up her sleeves!!
DISCLAIMER: Thank you so much to Inkslinger PR, and Whitney Barbetti for the advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
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December 12, 2017Dnf 50%
No. No. No. No.
Don't attempt without Prozac.
I was so done with this steaming pile long before I gave up on it.
The hero has no personality. Quite possibly the poorest character development I've seen yet.
The heroine? Delete her.
Good grief. What a depressing, pathetic, moping bag of wind. She made Eeyore seem happy-go-lucky. I literally wanted to slap the stupid cow upside her plucked head.
When I say that some people just shouldn't write, the person who wrote this is an example of what I mean. I realised too late that I'd already suffered one bout of nausea caused by one of her stories but I thought, 'What the heck? Can't be as bad as the first one, right?'
Wrong. It's worse, all right. So, so worse. I am utterly baffled by the readers who rave about her, because her stories kill brain cells.
No. No. No. No.
Don't attempt without Prozac.
I was so done with this steaming pile long before I gave up on it.
The hero has no personality. Quite possibly the poorest character development I've seen yet.
The heroine? Delete her.
Good grief. What a depressing, pathetic, moping bag of wind. She made Eeyore seem happy-go-lucky. I literally wanted to slap the stupid cow upside her plucked head.
When I say that some people just shouldn't write, the person who wrote this is an example of what I mean. I realised too late that I'd already suffered one bout of nausea caused by one of her stories but I thought, 'What the heck? Can't be as bad as the first one, right?'
Wrong. It's worse, all right. So, so worse. I am utterly baffled by the readers who rave about her, because her stories kill brain cells.
December 5, 2017
The Sounds of Secrets
By: Whitney Barbetti
4 Stars
Secrets, we all have them. Some are easy to keep inside, some are busting to get out.
Lotte has had enough loss in her young life that learning to keep things inside and finding a different way to deal with life seems to be hurting herself more than helping her cope.
Sam has gotten really good at battling his demons. When in truth, he is wanting to let the demons go and become the man that Lotte deserves. Because there is one thing that Sam realizes, Lotte and Sam fit.
Sometimes taking a risk isn’t even an option. Sometimes you just love them regardless.
This is a beautiful written story of an emotional journey. One that takes its time slowly building so that we may digest every secret that is making a sound.
No one wins in love… Because it’s a Gift.
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By: Whitney Barbetti
4 Stars
Secrets, we all have them. Some are easy to keep inside, some are busting to get out.
Lotte has had enough loss in her young life that learning to keep things inside and finding a different way to deal with life seems to be hurting herself more than helping her cope.
Sam has gotten really good at battling his demons. When in truth, he is wanting to let the demons go and become the man that Lotte deserves. Because there is one thing that Sam realizes, Lotte and Sam fit.
Sometimes taking a risk isn’t even an option. Sometimes you just love them regardless.
This is a beautiful written story of an emotional journey. One that takes its time slowly building so that we may digest every secret that is making a sound.
No one wins in love… Because it’s a Gift.
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December 10, 2017
I’m not even sure where to being with this review except saying a big fat WOW!
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There’s always that one author that you have high expectations for, for every new release and with every new release those expectations get smashed into smithereens with every book said author releases...Well that author for me is Whitney Barbetti. She completely smashes every expectation I have when reading her books. They’re always so much more than I could ever expect. They’re powerful, beautiful and you can feel the love for the authors books deep in your soul.
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Lottie and Sam, I think they’ve just become my favourite characters. Their stories touched my heart. It was heartbreaking watching them reveal their secrets and show their weakness. I absolute love that Whitney showcased the addiction and the compulsion, both very real problems that exist but go unseen. They both have problems and it’s so sad, you just want to squeeze them tight until their pain goes away. It’s not all painful though, it’s funny and loving and beautiful. Lotte’s adventures are interesting and that hot air ballon ride was the most funniest thing I’ve ever read. It was lovely seeing Ames and Mila pop up in this book too, I love those two.
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I’ve been a fan since I read Ten Below Zero and every release of hers since then has just completely blown me away. The Sounds Of Secrets was definitely no different. This book will stick with me forever, it touched me in places I didn’t think it would and I’m in absolute awe. I wish I could award this beauty more than a 5 star review because it deserves so much more. It’s been an absolute honour reviewing this for the author, incredible book. I can’t wait to be able to own a physical copy.
Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
There’s always that one author that you have high expectations for, for every new release and with every new release those expectations get smashed into smithereens with every book said author releases...Well that author for me is Whitney Barbetti. She completely smashes every expectation I have when reading her books. They’re always so much more than I could ever expect. They’re powerful, beautiful and you can feel the love for the authors books deep in your soul.
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Lottie and Sam, I think they’ve just become my favourite characters. Their stories touched my heart. It was heartbreaking watching them reveal their secrets and show their weakness. I absolute love that Whitney showcased the addiction and the compulsion, both very real problems that exist but go unseen. They both have problems and it’s so sad, you just want to squeeze them tight until their pain goes away. It’s not all painful though, it’s funny and loving and beautiful. Lotte’s adventures are interesting and that hot air ballon ride was the most funniest thing I’ve ever read. It was lovely seeing Ames and Mila pop up in this book too, I love those two.
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I’ve been a fan since I read Ten Below Zero and every release of hers since then has just completely blown me away. The Sounds Of Secrets was definitely no different. This book will stick with me forever, it touched me in places I didn’t think it would and I’m in absolute awe. I wish I could award this beauty more than a 5 star review because it deserves so much more. It’s been an absolute honour reviewing this for the author, incredible book. I can’t wait to be able to own a physical copy.
December 10, 2017
The Sounds of Secrets sounded like a great book, but it didn't work out for me. Why? Because the pace was off. We have a time jump very early in the book and I got the feeling like nothing had changed for our heroine. I feel like it took too much time for the heroine to say goodbye to everyone and go to America. Then her time there moved way too fast and it barely slowed down when Sam came into the picture. I felt like these characters had stories to tell and experiences to live, but their journey was cut short. The book felt flat to me. I stopped reading it and picked it up again because I had to write a review for it. Otherwise, it would have been long forgotten. Lotte and Sam are two very flawed people who have their personal demons and they have to deal with them every day. Those demons didn't have the impact they should have on this book. Sam got over his problem very quickly which is unbelievable. No one should have been able to come to all the conclusions he did in such a short time, with so much will. I feel like Lotte's problem was barely addressed and that's a shame. I would have liked a book where those secrets made a terrible noise and the characters were a little forced to admit the truth about them and face them. I have this feeling, that the book is only a part of the story, not all of it and it was cut abruptly. In the end, the book didn't work for me and I am not recommending it.
December 3, 2017
Humans, as a species, are pretty dumb sometimes.”
“We love the people who hurt us, And hurt the ones who love us.”
And that ladies is the bottom line of the story. It will pinch your heart in many places because a Whitney B book is guaranteed heartstring puller. The words flow so beautifully. She's not a poet but has a heart of a poet. There's symphony in her pen, vibrant colours in her prose.
We met Ames , Mila, Lotte & Sam in The Weight Of Life. This particular book is pre and aprés book 1. It starts before Mila ever came into Ames's life and continues after. We all know Lotte has had a crush on Sam all her adult life. The unrequited love finds no anchor , so she's adrift . Trying to find herself and distract her obsessions she embarks on a self discovery journey of sorts across the ocean.
Some might think it pathetic, immature even. To love a man as soundly as I loved Sam, a man I’d never kissed, a man I’d never held. A man who had never been mine in any sense of the word. My heart burned for him before I really knew what that meant, before I understood the power and devastating despair of unrequited love. He was the man who came to me without warning, who had me before I had a grasp on who I even was.
The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants people. She can run away form England but not Sam . Or her overwhelming love for
I loved how the characters suffered. There's acute suffering , pining, heartbreaking throughout. And it all boils down to secrets. They fester and mould and stink and destroy lives . They mutate into compulsions & addictions .
I couldn't build trust with secrets standing in the way. My secrets had turned into weeds and they were thriving
The walls have to come down and somebody has to take the first step despite shame and guilt tying up their tongues.
My only grievance was that it lacked that star-in-your-eyes kinda magic that was there in the first book. Don't get me wrong, it was engrossing and spellbinding, but my heart fluttered less in this than the first one. That's the ONLY reason for 4 stars
A beautiful tale of Unrequited love, finding a soft place to land on.
4 Boticelli Eyes stars
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“We love the people who hurt us, And hurt the ones who love us.”
And that ladies is the bottom line of the story. It will pinch your heart in many places because a Whitney B book is guaranteed heartstring puller. The words flow so beautifully. She's not a poet but has a heart of a poet. There's symphony in her pen, vibrant colours in her prose.
We met Ames , Mila, Lotte & Sam in The Weight Of Life. This particular book is pre and aprés book 1. It starts before Mila ever came into Ames's life and continues after. We all know Lotte has had a crush on Sam all her adult life. The unrequited love finds no anchor , so she's adrift . Trying to find herself and distract her obsessions she embarks on a self discovery journey of sorts across the ocean.
Some might think it pathetic, immature even. To love a man as soundly as I loved Sam, a man I’d never kissed, a man I’d never held. A man who had never been mine in any sense of the word. My heart burned for him before I really knew what that meant, before I understood the power and devastating despair of unrequited love. He was the man who came to me without warning, who had me before I had a grasp on who I even was.
The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants people. She can run away form England but not Sam . Or her overwhelming love for
I loved how the characters suffered. There's acute suffering , pining, heartbreaking throughout. And it all boils down to secrets. They fester and mould and stink and destroy lives . They mutate into compulsions & addictions .
I couldn't build trust with secrets standing in the way. My secrets had turned into weeds and they were thriving
The walls have to come down and somebody has to take the first step despite shame and guilt tying up their tongues.
My only grievance was that it lacked that star-in-your-eyes kinda magic that was there in the first book. Don't get me wrong, it was engrossing and spellbinding, but my heart fluttered less in this than the first one. That's the ONLY reason for 4 stars
A beautiful tale of Unrequited love, finding a soft place to land on.
4 Boticelli Eyes stars
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December 4, 2017
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Yet another heartfelt read from Whitney Barbetti. The Sounds of Secrets is a book that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.
Lotte and Sam are two beautifully tormented and broken people whose secrets threaten to keep them apart. Lotte has never felt that Sam noticed her, then one night changes everything. Maybe it’s the alcohol, but when she wakes, and Sam says it was a mistake, she runs. But she never expected him to follow and she certainly didn’t expect more secrets.
“You know my secret. What’s yours?”
“Loving someone who doesn’t love me back.”
There is nothing more beautiful to me than a broken character that learns to heal. The Sounds of Secrets has two. Both Lotte and Sam are broken and flawed. Each have their secrets, insecurities and hurts. Right from the beginning you get heartache and longing, you think that starting entrenched in such pain would mean that it gets lighter, that the characters find some relief fairly quickly, but that would be a big fat no. If anything, they live through more pain and longing, heartache and finally growth before they can even begin to heal and be what the other needs.
“I didn’t know I’d been so starved for oxygen until I could finally breathe again, because of her.”
Whitney’s writing has a poetic quality to it. Not only in the lyrical way she writes but in the deep and internalized pain that comes through. It is as if you can feel the longing, the heartache in your chest, your heart beating a staccato trying to escape. You do not just read about the pain you experience it.
A wonderful story that doesn’t give you just great characters and writing but also vivid detail of the land and cities the characters visit. The experiences, both personal and adventurous will make you want to travel the world yourself. I loved Lotte and Sam. I loved the writing. I loved this book. Five stars.
Yet another heartfelt read from Whitney Barbetti. The Sounds of Secrets is a book that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.
Lotte and Sam are two beautifully tormented and broken people whose secrets threaten to keep them apart. Lotte has never felt that Sam noticed her, then one night changes everything. Maybe it’s the alcohol, but when she wakes, and Sam says it was a mistake, she runs. But she never expected him to follow and she certainly didn’t expect more secrets.
“You know my secret. What’s yours?”
“Loving someone who doesn’t love me back.”
There is nothing more beautiful to me than a broken character that learns to heal. The Sounds of Secrets has two. Both Lotte and Sam are broken and flawed. Each have their secrets, insecurities and hurts. Right from the beginning you get heartache and longing, you think that starting entrenched in such pain would mean that it gets lighter, that the characters find some relief fairly quickly, but that would be a big fat no. If anything, they live through more pain and longing, heartache and finally growth before they can even begin to heal and be what the other needs.
“I didn’t know I’d been so starved for oxygen until I could finally breathe again, because of her.”
Whitney’s writing has a poetic quality to it. Not only in the lyrical way she writes but in the deep and internalized pain that comes through. It is as if you can feel the longing, the heartache in your chest, your heart beating a staccato trying to escape. You do not just read about the pain you experience it.
A wonderful story that doesn’t give you just great characters and writing but also vivid detail of the land and cities the characters visit. The experiences, both personal and adventurous will make you want to travel the world yourself. I loved Lotte and Sam. I loved the writing. I loved this book. Five stars.
February 8, 2018
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The Sounds of Secrets was my second Whitney Barbetti book after reading Ten Below Zero at the end of last year. She’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine, making me eager to read the rest of her novels! Of the two novels I’ve read, I can attest to the heart poured into the stories and the powerful message the author wants readers to take away.
Lotte has always loved Samson, but he’s always been off limits. When one night changes everything Lotte envisions her dreams coming true. She’s finally been seen, but when morning comes, things are worse than she could have imagined. She decides to take charge of her life and venture from her home in London to the United States. Surely time and distance can only heal her heart and help her move on from her unrequited love. Unfortunately, no matter how far she runs, her secrets follow.
Usually, immediately after reading a novel, I forget the names of the characters. For whatever reason, my mind seems to shuck this information. However, I have to comment on how much I loved the names of these characters – Lotte, Samson, and Ames. They’re unique without being modern and idiotic, like the names many authors choose for their characters these days. Kudos, Whitney!
The Sounds of Secrets, the latest release by Whitney Barbetti, is the type of book that can leave readers feeling as they have learned multiple lessons. Upon finishing, the main thing I took from this story was the message of following our own dreams, regardless of what society or our friends and family might tell us is best for us. Life is ours for the making, not for others to make us do what they want! I’ve always lived my adult life this way, but at times it can be difficult to go against the grain when others inflict their judgments upon me. I hope other readers will find this message encouraging and empowering if they aren’t living the life they long for.
“There’s this pressure to live a full life, but a full life doesn’t look the same to everyone.”
Whitney Barbetti’s expertise in writing broken characters is what will keep me coming back to her writing. I love the struggles and the characters’ ability to recognize their weaknesses, then being able to witness them work at overcoming their issues. I think whether readers struggle with similar difficulties as the characters or not, they will be able to take away valuable lessons for their own lives.
I gave this one a solid four-star rating after finding a few areas to be slightly repetitive and slow. On the whole, this was a heartwarming story with bits and bobs that made my Anglophile heart soar. Whitney Barbetti’s novels come highly recommended by myself and many other trusted bloggers. I hope you will consider picking up her books if you haven’t had a chance.
The Sounds of Secrets was my second Whitney Barbetti book after reading Ten Below Zero at the end of last year. She’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine, making me eager to read the rest of her novels! Of the two novels I’ve read, I can attest to the heart poured into the stories and the powerful message the author wants readers to take away.
Lotte has always loved Samson, but he’s always been off limits. When one night changes everything Lotte envisions her dreams coming true. She’s finally been seen, but when morning comes, things are worse than she could have imagined. She decides to take charge of her life and venture from her home in London to the United States. Surely time and distance can only heal her heart and help her move on from her unrequited love. Unfortunately, no matter how far she runs, her secrets follow.
Usually, immediately after reading a novel, I forget the names of the characters. For whatever reason, my mind seems to shuck this information. However, I have to comment on how much I loved the names of these characters – Lotte, Samson, and Ames. They’re unique without being modern and idiotic, like the names many authors choose for their characters these days. Kudos, Whitney!
The Sounds of Secrets, the latest release by Whitney Barbetti, is the type of book that can leave readers feeling as they have learned multiple lessons. Upon finishing, the main thing I took from this story was the message of following our own dreams, regardless of what society or our friends and family might tell us is best for us. Life is ours for the making, not for others to make us do what they want! I’ve always lived my adult life this way, but at times it can be difficult to go against the grain when others inflict their judgments upon me. I hope other readers will find this message encouraging and empowering if they aren’t living the life they long for.
“There’s this pressure to live a full life, but a full life doesn’t look the same to everyone.”
Whitney Barbetti’s expertise in writing broken characters is what will keep me coming back to her writing. I love the struggles and the characters’ ability to recognize their weaknesses, then being able to witness them work at overcoming their issues. I think whether readers struggle with similar difficulties as the characters or not, they will be able to take away valuable lessons for their own lives.
I gave this one a solid four-star rating after finding a few areas to be slightly repetitive and slow. On the whole, this was a heartwarming story with bits and bobs that made my Anglophile heart soar. Whitney Barbetti’s novels come highly recommended by myself and many other trusted bloggers. I hope you will consider picking up her books if you haven’t had a chance.
December 5, 2017
This book is one of my top reads for the year!
I love all the words this author has to offer and this book just further reiterated that point. This can be read as a standalone, though it is wonderful after reading TWOL.
This is written in Sam and Lotte's alternating POV. I had no idea how troubled they were viewing them from others' perspective. It is both heart-warming and heart-breaking all they endure. The book is mostly based in London but does follow as Lotte ventures to the states. I love how this author grasps your emotions, it is so subtle but tends to have a major impact.
I love all the words this author has to offer and this book just further reiterated that point. This can be read as a standalone, though it is wonderful after reading TWOL.
This is written in Sam and Lotte's alternating POV. I had no idea how troubled they were viewing them from others' perspective. It is both heart-warming and heart-breaking all they endure. The book is mostly based in London but does follow as Lotte ventures to the states. I love how this author grasps your emotions, it is so subtle but tends to have a major impact.
December 27, 2017
3.5, would have loved an epilogue. The ending was a tad too open for my taste.
December 6, 2017
this is a first read for me by this author and wow what a great read. I devoured this book.
I loved lotte and Sam so so much.
this author now has a new 1 clicker out of me.
I volunteered to read a copy of this book
I loved lotte and Sam so so much.
this author now has a new 1 clicker out of me.
I volunteered to read a copy of this book
December 21, 2017
Lotte e Sam apareceram em The Weight of Life e eu nem fazia ideia que eles ganhariam um livro, só descobri depois de umas boas páginas, rs
Algo da autora não faz a leitura fluir para mim, como ocorreu no livro anterior.
E o final deles aqui, foi mais como um início, muita coisa a resolver e tratar.... mas nem deixou vontade de acompanhar o futuro.
Algo da autora não faz a leitura fluir para mim, como ocorreu no livro anterior.
E o final deles aqui, foi mais como um início, muita coisa a resolver e tratar.... mas nem deixou vontade de acompanhar o futuro.
December 7, 2017
I've loved every Whitney Barbetti book I've read. The woman writes with so much heart and soul. <3
If you've read The Weight of Life this is Sam and Lotte's story. I was so excited knowing they were getting a book. I love my British men. ;) Samson. *sigh* He's been dealing with a secret for years. Watching him struggle with it was hard. Lotte intrigued me. She's so young and trying to figure out what she wants in life. I could relate to her on some level. And this quote pretty much sold me:
"Some might think it pathetic, immature even. To love a man as soundly as I loved Sam, a man I’d never kissed, a man I’d never held. A man who had never been mine in any sense of the word. My heart burned for him before I really knew what that meant, before I understood the power and devastating despair of unrequited love. He was the man who came to me without warning, who had me before I had a grasp on who I even was."
If you love a slow burn best friend's sister/unrequited love story, then you'll want to pick this up.
This is probably my shortest review for a WB book. I guess it's because I'd be repeating my praise from every other book of hers. She's just that good. 😏
If you've read The Weight of Life this is Sam and Lotte's story. I was so excited knowing they were getting a book. I love my British men. ;) Samson. *sigh* He's been dealing with a secret for years. Watching him struggle with it was hard. Lotte intrigued me. She's so young and trying to figure out what she wants in life. I could relate to her on some level. And this quote pretty much sold me:
"Some might think it pathetic, immature even. To love a man as soundly as I loved Sam, a man I’d never kissed, a man I’d never held. A man who had never been mine in any sense of the word. My heart burned for him before I really knew what that meant, before I understood the power and devastating despair of unrequited love. He was the man who came to me without warning, who had me before I had a grasp on who I even was."
If you love a slow burn best friend's sister/unrequited love story, then you'll want to pick this up.
This is probably my shortest review for a WB book. I guess it's because I'd be repeating my praise from every other book of hers. She's just that good. 😏
December 12, 2017
Overly cheesy and repetitive at times. The issues each of the main characters faced were wrapped up too neatly and it was unrealistic. I wish the blurb would have mentioned that these characters were introduced in a previous book because I assume more of their backstory was revealed there. Even though this is supposedly a standalone, I felt like I was expected to know more about these characters than I was told.
December 3, 2017
If you think the cover of this Whitney Barbetti book is beautiful, wait until you meet the characters in this touching love story.
Right from the start there is sadness and heartache in this poignant romance. This certainly doesn’t make the journey for Lotte and Sam any easier, but it makes the time they do spend together all the more fulfilling. Their struggles are real and totally relevant. Everyone has insecurities and Whitney touches on them with heart and compassion. Lotte and Samson are flawed, both harboring secrets they struggle to keep from their loved ones. They aren’t perfect and I think it makes them easier to relate to. The dual POV with Lotte and Sam allows you to feel the anxiety they both have with hiding their compulsions.
To me, this was not your typical love story and I really appreciated that. The setting was unique and the main characters were refreshing and real. The supporting characters are just as wonderful, so entwined in Lotte and Sam’s lives you can’t have one without the other. The way Lotte and Sam support one another when their secrets are revealed is honest and touching. You feel their pain and worry about them when they give in to their emotions and share their innermost secrets with one another.
This was a beautiful love story filled with emotion and the hope for second chances. We all make mistakes and forgiveness can be one of the greatest hurdles, but with it can come some of the greatest rewards. This story has just the right amount of angst, passion and redemption. I look forward to what Whitney has in store for us next!
Right from the start there is sadness and heartache in this poignant romance. This certainly doesn’t make the journey for Lotte and Sam any easier, but it makes the time they do spend together all the more fulfilling. Their struggles are real and totally relevant. Everyone has insecurities and Whitney touches on them with heart and compassion. Lotte and Samson are flawed, both harboring secrets they struggle to keep from their loved ones. They aren’t perfect and I think it makes them easier to relate to. The dual POV with Lotte and Sam allows you to feel the anxiety they both have with hiding their compulsions.
To me, this was not your typical love story and I really appreciated that. The setting was unique and the main characters were refreshing and real. The supporting characters are just as wonderful, so entwined in Lotte and Sam’s lives you can’t have one without the other. The way Lotte and Sam support one another when their secrets are revealed is honest and touching. You feel their pain and worry about them when they give in to their emotions and share their innermost secrets with one another.
This was a beautiful love story filled with emotion and the hope for second chances. We all make mistakes and forgiveness can be one of the greatest hurdles, but with it can come some of the greatest rewards. This story has just the right amount of angst, passion and redemption. I look forward to what Whitney has in store for us next!
December 5, 2017
An emotional second chance, Sounds of Secrets is a book that will stick with you. A standalone, it is the story of Lotte and Sam.
I don’t have enough good things to say about this book. It’s jam packed of feels that slam into you. The characters are flawed, have secrets. It kept me hooked in a way that had me holding my breath before gasping. I needed to find out how this story ended, but I wanted to take my time and immerse myself in the world Ms. Barbetti created.
Paced well, and developed beautifully, The Sounds of Secrets is a must read from me. It tugs at your heartstrings and just envelopes you, making it impossible to put down until you know the end of Lotte and Sam’s tale.
*Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads*
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I don’t have enough good things to say about this book. It’s jam packed of feels that slam into you. The characters are flawed, have secrets. It kept me hooked in a way that had me holding my breath before gasping. I needed to find out how this story ended, but I wanted to take my time and immerse myself in the world Ms. Barbetti created.
Paced well, and developed beautifully, The Sounds of Secrets is a must read from me. It tugs at your heartstrings and just envelopes you, making it impossible to put down until you know the end of Lotte and Sam’s tale.
*Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads*
December 5, 2017
The Sound of Secrets is starring friends from the authors previous novel, The Weight of Life. Lotte and Sam who were strong secondary characters take the lead in The Sounds of Secrets. (Be on the look out for other friends.)
The Sounds of Secrets is a chance to grow. A chance to move on and yet...Lotte learns a lot about herself on this trip. Sam learns some interesting things as well.
The sounds of their secrets pressing in on them all around. What would it be like to be free of the chains those secrets bind them in?
Guess you should read it and find out.
The Sounds has an intense vibe but didn't bring the same feels as the authors previous book. I didn't even need tissues. But it is still a compelling tale.
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
The Sounds of Secrets is a chance to grow. A chance to move on and yet...Lotte learns a lot about herself on this trip. Sam learns some interesting things as well.
The sounds of their secrets pressing in on them all around. What would it be like to be free of the chains those secrets bind them in?
Guess you should read it and find out.
The Sounds has an intense vibe but didn't bring the same feels as the authors previous book. I didn't even need tissues. But it is still a compelling tale.
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
December 10, 2017
Sad to say I skimmed to finish after the 30% mark. SPOILERS!
The 3 year time jump was jarring, and yet it seems like we missed nothing in that 3 years. The storyline fell apart for me here. She never got drunk or felt free dancing in those 3 years? He never got caught with the pills for 3 years, nobody ever noticed anything off about him? There was just this huge disconnect for me that made no sense and jarred me out of the story. It felt awkward, it just didn't work for me at all. :(
The 3 year time jump was jarring, and yet it seems like we missed nothing in that 3 years. The storyline fell apart for me here. She never got drunk or felt free dancing in those 3 years? He never got caught with the pills for 3 years, nobody ever noticed anything off about him? There was just this huge disconnect for me that made no sense and jarred me out of the story. It felt awkward, it just didn't work for me at all. :(
January 2, 2018
Sweet, yet sad
This book is lovely. I struggled in the beginning to connect but then I loved it.
Lottie is sweet and shy, and hiding a secret.
Sam is kind and denial, and hiding a secret.
The have a night and he is not kind the next day. Not out right mean, but man - he gutted her.
Off she goes to America for some experiences and discovery.
Sam goes to help her and he winds up falling in love with her. They share their secrets.
Now, the ending was why I gave 4 stars. It was SUPER abrupt! Like what?! That's it?! No Epilogue or even how that move forward?!
I was sadly very disappointed.
This book is lovely. I struggled in the beginning to connect but then I loved it.
Lottie is sweet and shy, and hiding a secret.
Sam is kind and denial, and hiding a secret.
The have a night and he is not kind the next day. Not out right mean, but man - he gutted her.
Off she goes to America for some experiences and discovery.
Sam goes to help her and he winds up falling in love with her. They share their secrets.
Now, the ending was why I gave 4 stars. It was SUPER abrupt! Like what?! That's it?! No Epilogue or even how that move forward?!
I was sadly very disappointed.
November 30, 2017
I swear Whitney's writing keeps getting better and better. Definitely make sure to add this one to your TBR.
December 3, 2017
I love when a book gives me all the feelings I need. This book took my breath away.
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