Book Review: Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan

“I knew I loved her–fiercely and with every part of my heart, even the broken parts, even the parts that felt unworthy and without value.”

“I'm afraid to love you. I'm afraid that you'll leave and that I'll go back to being alone again. Only it will be a hundred times worse because I'll know what I'm missing. I want to be able to love you more than I fear losing you, and I don't know how. Teach me, Bree. Please teach me. Don't let me destroy this.”

What a beautiful heartfelt love story. This is a story about love, hope and self-fulfillment. This book is so inspiring that after reading it you feel like you want to become a better person; that you can become a better person; that you can do it and start with baby steps of bringing happiness to other people; that you can help in any you can and ease the loneliness of others.

I loved the pacing of the story. It was gradual and the readers get to see how the characters evolved into a more beautiful being, especially Archer. I loved both characters. I loved Bree and Archer. I loved them together. I loved their patience. I loved their resilience. I loved how strong they are even in pain, yet they are both sweet and funny. This is one of the few books where I loved both characters to the maximum.

My heart felt a roller coaster of emotions throughout the story. There was love, pain, hope, happiness and disappointment. But it all blended perfectly in the end and I felt Archer and Bree’s fulfillment. I loved each milestone and each heart ache.

I also felt rage and I wanted to slap and choke some of the characters in the story. Right from the start I already felt something was off with one of the characters in the story. I wanted to punch him for repeatedly taking advantage of Archer. What kind of person is that, my heart broke for Archer because people were letting him down, people were treating him differently.

This book will make us think twice of how we treat others and make us realize we don’t know what everybody else is dealing with at the moment and so we should treat everyone with compassion and kindness; that their reaction is not because of you but because of what they are dealing with at that moment, their burdens and their fears and that these little acts of kindness will go a long way in easing whatever their pain and struggles.

All throughout when I was reading, I felt a certain kind of calm and silence especially during Archer and Bree’s interactions. It was like I was there in front of them watching with my own two eyes.

I decided to read this after seeing so many good reviews, aside from the very sexy cover I might add, but more than that the blurb caught my interest. It was sad, it was poignant yet I saw hope. I consumed every line in this book and I didn’t want it end. I didn’t want to read it fast but I was so anxious with how the story will turn out.

The book is told mostly in Bree’s view but there were also views of Archer from when he was young until the present. I loved reading his thoughts. Bree was right; Archer’s voice is one of the most beautiful in the whole wide world.

I loved how the story was written, yes there was little bit of angst but it didn’t feel forced. I didn’t feel any unnecessary angst. It’s like the issues were part of the story and that it wouldn’t feel complete without it. Both characters were mature in their own way and I loved how they dealt with the issues.

This book is highly recommended. Please read it and you will not regret it. This book is perfect to read if you are feeling down. This book will give you hope and will propel you to get right back on your feet.

I haven’t read any of the books on A Sign of Love series, but I have been told that this is a standalone novel and it has nothing to do with the prior books that were released. Now I can’t wait to read the other books in this series (Leo, Leo’s Chance and Stinger) but I will probably have rest times in between to take a breather. But one thing is for sure, Mia Sheridan is now part of one of my favorite authors and I’m looking forward to more of her books.