

It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of-that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day. Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone-spending her senior year at public high school. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.

Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield.

My content rating: YA (Some sexual situations described, Abuse)įor some people, silence is a weapon. Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Social Issues, Physical & Emotional Abuse These qualities make sense for the heroine, Mallory, as she recalls her traumatic youth…The characterizations of the protagonists become deeper as they shed their traumas and help each other reclaim their true selves.The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. “Amy Landon’s narration is emotional and breathy. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory must make a choice between staying silent and speaking out-for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with lingering scars from the past. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear holding her back will last a lifetime. Armentrout comes a riveting new story about friendship, survival, and finding your voice.įor some people, silence is a weapon. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L.
