I'd like to start this off by thanking the team at Readers First and Hot Key Books for sending me a copy of The Sharp Edge of Silence to read and review.
The Sharp Edge of Silence follows the narrative of three very different students in an elite boarding school that boasts about their top rowing team and powerful teachers. However, something very disturbing is happening behind the scenes with a secret society bursting with toxic masculinity and faculty members who turn a blind eye. The book discusses very upsetting but important topics like rape culture and toxic masculinity, following the three students' points of view as the truth unfolds.
It's always hard reading a book, like this, that focuses on such an important and upsetting topic. However, I felt like the author, Cameron Kelly Rosenblum, handled the subject with the heaviness it has. It wasn't brushed over, it was raw and gut-wrenching to read - you truly felt for every character who was affected and empowered on the journey of recovery and friendship.
The book itself is definitely aimed at a much younger audience, and at times I found myself skimming certain parts that just didn't hold my attention. I found this happening a lot with the rowing and ballet talk, I was always itching to get to Q's chapter to see how she was doing. I was angry with her, I was sad with her and I was warmed to read the final lines of the book by her.
Overall, this is definitely one of those books that I think will get people talking for all the right reasons. I'll be keeping an eye out for more books from this author in the future!
The Sharp Edge of Silence follows the narrative of three very different students in an elite boarding school that boasts about their top rowing team and powerful teachers. However, something very disturbing is happening behind the scenes with a secret society bursting with toxic masculinity and faculty members who turn a blind eye. The book discusses very upsetting but important topics like rape culture and toxic masculinity, following the three students' points of view as the truth unfolds.
It's always hard reading a book, like this, that focuses on such an important and upsetting topic. However, I felt like the author, Cameron Kelly Rosenblum, handled the subject with the heaviness it has. It wasn't brushed over, it was raw and gut-wrenching to read - you truly felt for every character who was affected and empowered on the journey of recovery and friendship.
The book itself is definitely aimed at a much younger audience, and at times I found myself skimming certain parts that just didn't hold my attention. I found this happening a lot with the rowing and ballet talk, I was always itching to get to Q's chapter to see how she was doing. I was angry with her, I was sad with her and I was warmed to read the final lines of the book by her.
Overall, this is definitely one of those books that I think will get people talking for all the right reasons. I'll be keeping an eye out for more books from this author in the future!