This book was a great example of how no community is a monolith, but it is important to understand what some of those experiences are like. I especially enjoyed the interview with the author at the end of the book for an even better understanding of her personal experience being deaf.

I found the depiction of teenage hopes, fears, struggles, and triumphs (and let’s be honest, mood swings) to be so utterly realistic. The character development and plot were both well-paced and interesting the entire time. And the friendships were so sweet!