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Great book. I loved the character development. Fast paced and original. Character that where super hero elements. The characters are ethnically diverse. The main character is male he has all the anguish of someone who from the wrong side of the tracks. The main girl has everything and would appear to have a perfect life. That the grass is not always green on the other side.


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Wordless AdriAnne Strickland 9780738739663 Books Reviews

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It does not affect the outcome of my review in any way.

My first Flux book was Some Quiet Place, and I was so struck by the rich complexity and uniqueness of the story, that it kind of imprinted on me. Now, any book from Flux I see, I really want to read. So, of course, when I read the synopsis of Wordless, I knew I had to read it.

The idea behind Wordless is fascinating and wholly unique. It was basically taking the idea of "stick and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" and personifying it. Saying "What IF words could hurt you?"

So Adrianne created a world much like ours, except in this world, there are Words (select individual) and those people have a gift from the Gods -- the gift of words right on their flesh. They are everything from life and death, to water and fire. These words are almost like demi-gods with their power -- the power to do amazing things, except they are human enough to die.

Despite the amazing premise, I did have some hesitations with the book. There was a serious issue of pacing, especially after Tavin meets Khaya. The beginning is really solid up until this point, but things start to move really quickly once they meet, then slow down considerably, leaving me with whiplash. Then there is a big information section, where we (and Tavin) are learning everything. While the learning was woven into the story well, it made me clueless for the first half of the book. I kept asking so many questions in my head that it was hard to focus on what was happening.

The world building in this book was great, it just took awhile to figure out where and when we were. I liked that the book took place in Europe, and the weaving of Eden City's story into our own history was clever and grounding. It made the book seem more realistic and gave a better sense of the world we were dealing with.

The background characters were somewhat one dimensional, but I enjoyed Tavin and Khaya. I didn't always believe their chemistry, but I did want them together. Once they really decided how they felt about each other, I was on board and wholly rooting for them! I loved that they had to warm up to one another, that it wasn't like at first sight.

Despite these few flaws, I really enjoyed the book. I did expect Tav to find out some of his past secrets, but I never expected what ended up happening. It completely took me by surprise and left me with my jaw on the floor. Adrianne set up a great platform for the next book and left enough breadcrumbs throughout the book to have a stellar second book. The last three chapters were stellar and left me hanging on a major cliff -- with the knowledge that I have some time to wait and see what is happening next.

This review was originally posted on Such a Novel Idea.
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty Wordless was entirely original and extremely engaging, with strong aspects of world building.

Opening Sentence I’d heard the story when I was a kid.

The Review

In Wordless, certain humans have been granted with the power of the Words, unlimited Godlike power. There is the Word of Life, who can heal and bring back the recently dead with a touch. There is the Word of Earth, who controls the elements on earth. They live in Eden City, and the lower on the social structure are kept illiterate as to not endanger the Words. But not all is right. Tavin, a poor trash collector, is pulled into a daring rescue for one of the Words much by accident, to prevent total takeover by those that crave power.

Wordless has a remarkably unique plotline. The idea of having humans called “Words” that can control life, darkness, earth, just by talking? Wow! I loved the structure to Eden City, though I wish I’d seen more of it because most of the book they’re on the run. The lower citizens are kept wordless (can’t read or write) as to not threaten the Words. You start to see how corrupt the social structure is, however, during the book, I loved the glimpses into how the Words were being used. The whole prospect of Godspeaking was creepy and made me shiver for Khaya. You could tell the work put into the world building and I certainly appreciated getting to delve deep into it! Since the majority of the novel is spent trekking through wilderness, dodging enemies, it was important to have stories about Eden City and such to fill the pages. To add to the originality, I must note that’s it’s been awhile since the POV has been primarily male. Last time I remember reading one like that is Percy Jackson… It’s definitely not the last I read but it’s the last that comes to mind. Speaking of Percy, I haven’t read Percy Jackson and the Olympians in a long time!

The characters had depth and personality. Actually, Tavin was the character that I enjoyed least of all, don’t get me wrong, he was not a bad character. It’s just that the others were so amazing he was out shined! The romance had development and I loved watching Khaya melt from her outer shell a little each conversation. Some YA books have started with the insta-love where it’s love at first sight, so the development made the success of the relationship all the sweeter. At first, she’s hard and slightly self-centered. It takes her a long time to trust Tavin, but watching them get together was so worth the wait. Not to mention that Khaya’s sweet Word of Life powers made me read without pausing.

Cliffhanger!! Usually my use of two exclamation marks in reviews is reserved for my rants. So here we go give me book 2. Now. The book went from great to amazing within the last few chapters. So much happened but I was very pleased that it wasn’t rushed. We got to let the sudden exciting twist sink in… And then the book ended. Yeah, no, don’t leave me like this. I REFUSE. At least I don’t have to wait as long because I’ll review it, but still.

You should really check out Wordless. The writing style is different and dark, and the story is plagued by danger. World building wins an A++. If you get bored easily you may want to bypass this one because towards the middle things slow down (that’s why 4 stars), but otherwise you’re set. Characters are fun and I laughed a few times out loud. Not to mention the intriguing plotline that really drew me in. It promises a fulfilling trilogy and an exciting battle to come, and the cliffhanger leaves you wanting more. Action can flip on at the push of a button. An awesome romance begins to bud. To finish up I’ll just say that Wordless is a unique and original novel that is worth your time!

Notable Scene

“What’s this?” Drey asked, picking up the postcard with the message scratched into the back. The pencil sat nearby, like a murder weapon at the scene of a crime.

Before I could invent some excuse about pretending to write-and it would have been good, especially since Drey couldn’t tell the difference between real or fake letters-he uttered in a tone of utter surprise

“Why does this say ‘help me?’”

FTC Advisory Flux provided me with a copy of Wordless. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. In addition, I don’t receive affiliate fees for anything purchased via links from my site.
Very exciting. I loved all the twists the story took that kept me guessing about what would happen next. I'm looking forward to reading "Lifeless" when it comes out!
I loved this book! It's very original and the story and characters kept me interested and on the edge throughout the entire book. I couldn’t put it down! It was fast-paced and fun with the right amount of romance, and a totally shocking ending that makes it so you can't wait for the second book, Lifeless. Loved it. I highly recommend!!
Wordless is such a great, fun read. Strickland builds a really interesting world through Tavin's eyes, and I love that there's so much more going on here than just a YA romance--though Tavin's story with Khaya is also critical to the book's success. All in all, I couldn't put it down. This first book ends on a particularly high note, a real cliff-hanger and conceptual twist which will make the next book all the more fascinating. I am still lamenting the need to wait for the sequel, but I'll be there when it comes out. An excellent doorway into a new world.
Great book. I loved the character development. Fast paced and original. Character that where super hero elements. The characters are ethnically diverse. The main character is male he has all the anguish of someone who from the wrong side of the tracks. The main girl has everything and would appear to have a perfect life. That the grass is not always green on the other side.