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Steffi has lived most of her life in silence, a selective mute who feels unseen. When a deaf boy named Rhys transfers to her school, they connect in a way words cannot. Through shared sign language and mutual support, Steffi discovers that speaking isn’t the only way to be heard—and that love can be the steady, reassuring hum of thunder, not a sudden flash.
Their friendship blossoms into a tender romance, challenging both to step beyond their silent worlds. As they learn to communicate, they learn that courage and connection can break barriers and give a previously unheard voice a meaningful presence.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Coming of Age/Coming of Age Romance
Authors: Sara Barnard
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