Book Review: Stronger Than Words by Paula Stokes
This might be my first time actually reviewing a book in my personal blog. But I thought, why not? I have posted book stuff in here before. So I hope you like it! Also, I read this for free, and if you want to read this too, head over to https://swoonreads.com/m/stronger-than-words/
Mackenzie is ready to graduate and go to the college of her choice. While in a debate competition, she just had a stroke and she can't speak anymore. So she has to relearn how to speak properly again. But while trying to defend her sister, Mackenzie did something that her college wasn't to pleased about and they're about to pull her scholarship out, unless Mackenzie can explain to them what really happened. How can she explain herself when she can't speak properly?
The book description reeled me in! I love the idea that a debate competitor, someone who speaks a lot, instantly loses the ability to speak, it's something so unique. I also love that the book let's us see through a stroke patient's perspective.
The story is very engaging and the flow is really great. I really like how one thing happens, and another thing adds to it. I appreciated that it can be unexpected.
The characters are great too. I like Mackenzie's journey and seeing her character development grow slowly is great. It's like the reader is learning with her. Her sister is such a Portlandian! I love it. Because of that, the book also discusses about current issues, like politics and environmental concerns. And it just adds a really nice touch to the whole thing. Mackenzie and her sister's bond is amazing! It just adds that heart to the book.
The love story is so cute! The way it started was kind of meh for me, but the way they're story progresses is so adorable. I like how the love interest is not perfect. I love that he doesn't say the perfect things all the time. Cause that's how relationships are, they grow together!
I really enjoyed this book. I love that it talks about multiple things and they worked so well! I truly recommend it! This book didn't remind me of anything, I thought this story was quite unique.