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Living Voice
‘If there’s a doubt, I can’t help but worry. It’s life or death. It’s not as simple as the flick of a coin.’
Stephanie dreams of being accepted into art school but questions her talent. She has a major crush on the hottest boy in school and is desperate for him to notice her. But when Steph’s mother unexpectedly gets ill, Steph meets Richard and feels an instant attraction, but he is damaged and finds it difficult to share the events surrounding his brother’s death.
Steph struggles to work through the complexities of life, love and death. She becomes increasingly obsessed with helping her mother before it’s too late. When things spin out of control, she thinks she’s going crazy …
Stephanie dreams of being accepted into art school but questions her talent. She has a major crush on the hottest boy in school and is desperate for him to notice her. But when Steph’s mother unexpectedly gets ill, Steph meets Richard and feels an instant attraction, but he is damaged and finds it difficult to share the events surrounding his brother’s death.
Steph struggles to work through the complexities of life, love and death. She becomes increasingly obsessed with helping her mother before it’s too late. When things spin out of control, she thinks she’s going crazy …
208 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2018
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June 13, 2026
Living Voice is an emotionally engaging coming-of-age novel that explores the difficult intersection of first love, family crisis, grief, and self-discovery. Through Stephanie’s journey, the story captures the uncertainty and intensity of adolescence while tackling much deeper questions about life, loss, and resilience.
What makes the novel particularly compelling is the emotional complexity of its characters. Stephanie’s struggles with self-doubt, her mother's illness, and her growing connection with Richard create a layered narrative that feels both intimate and relatable. The story balances youthful hopes with the realities of pain and uncertainty in a way that resonates emotionally.
At its core, Living Voice is a story about finding strength in the face of fear and learning to navigate life's most difficult transitions. Readers who enjoy emotional young adult fiction, character-driven storytelling, and heartfelt explorations of love and loss will likely connect strongly with Stephanie’s journey.
What makes the novel particularly compelling is the emotional complexity of its characters. Stephanie’s struggles with self-doubt, her mother's illness, and her growing connection with Richard create a layered narrative that feels both intimate and relatable. The story balances youthful hopes with the realities of pain and uncertainty in a way that resonates emotionally.
At its core, Living Voice is a story about finding strength in the face of fear and learning to navigate life's most difficult transitions. Readers who enjoy emotional young adult fiction, character-driven storytelling, and heartfelt explorations of love and loss will likely connect strongly with Stephanie’s journey.
September 22, 2018
I'm not sure about this book. I think it might have missed the last editing process because there were a lot of grammatical errors and one paragraph was repeated but slightly different so I wasn't sure which was it was going. Don't get me wrong, I did really enjoy it, it was an easy read and a sweet story.
I just have a few things I'd want improved.
1. Maybe a relationship between her art teacher and her because art was such a big part of her journey that I feel she should have become friends with her teacher and developed her art technique
2. It jumped quite rapidly in the middle and I got a bit lost
3. Maybe a development of her relationship with Richard, I just think I lost the feel of their relationship and wanted a bit more.
4. I think I also wanted some more time with friends
5. Maybe less time mentioning pointless details
I did really enjoy it though. Beautiful concept and story, the ending was very much improved and just easy to read.
I just have a few things I'd want improved.
1. Maybe a relationship between her art teacher and her because art was such a big part of her journey that I feel she should have become friends with her teacher and developed her art technique
2. It jumped quite rapidly in the middle and I got a bit lost
3. Maybe a development of her relationship with Richard, I just think I lost the feel of their relationship and wanted a bit more.
4. I think I also wanted some more time with friends
5. Maybe less time mentioning pointless details
I did really enjoy it though. Beautiful concept and story, the ending was very much improved and just easy to read.
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