A review by susan_king
When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Louise Manson is a teenage girl being abused by the beloved nigh school coach.  She decides she's not going to take it anymore after realizing that he was going after other girls too. She works to catch him in the act and finds herself in more trouble than she ever could have imagined. I'll admit this audio was a little bit triggering for me. So, check your triggers before reading or listening. Other than that, 1 did like the story. Louise is amazingly resilient as the FMC, and her strength and character continues to grow through the whole story. Mcphillips uncovers the sad and often buried reality of high school athletic abuse with truth and dignity her characters deserve. 
 
India Mullen was a joy to listen to for this audio reading. Her voice was pleasant and made listening to the challenging scenes a bit easier. She speaks at a good speed for 1x listeners or those that prefer to increase listening speeds. 
 
I liked this novel and recommend you give it a read/listen.