Unfortunately this book wasn't a good fit for me. I didn’t find myself liking the characters, which made it hard for me to get into the story.

Lynette None makes ample use of the metaphor of finding and using one's voice in Whisper. It's a concept teens will find familiar, and yet it's one some adults still struggle with daily. The main character, "Jane Doe," is holding onto a secret that can change the world and has no one she trusts to turn to for guidance. As the plot progresses, Jane ultimately must learn to trust herself above all others. Full of twists, turns, and the first hints of a romance, the book will appeal to anyone who's a fan of young adult science fiction.

This synopsis gave me hopes for that classic teen dystopia type of feel and that's exactly what it gave. I would recommend this one for younger teens

I wanted more out of this one. I kind of wanted it to go a little differently. This one just wasn't what I was looking for. I did like the writing style and will read more from the author.

I was curious by reading the synopsis. Why is she being kept in a secret government facility? Why is her name Jane Doe? What is her real name? Why has she stayed silent for so long? Let’s just say you will not be disappointed in the least bit and I cannot wait for the second one to come out. It was amazing. I loved her story and why she was hiding for so long and why she didn’t speak

With thanks to Netgalley and Pantera press

Whisper is a interesting read that I enjoyed, perfect for YA who liked their books on the weird side.

Not my cup of tea - the story and the characters fell flat for me and I have very high expectations of young adult books after reading it for many years. HOWEVER, I would recommend this book to young teen readers, especially those who are new to young adult or not that into reading. It reminds me of Stranger Things mixed with Divergent and it's set in Sydney, which is great for Aussie representation!

I loved how traditionally dystopian this story was but still keeping it's originality. The writing was flowy and engrossing, and the plot well executed. As always, my favorite part was the character interactions. So many good scenes and dialogue. Everything well put together. It's the first time I've read anything by Lynette Noni and I will definitely look up her fantasy series as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book I really love the concept and found it to be very unique. I am really hoping that there will be a second one because I am dying to know what’s going to happen. I highly recommend this one.

This was... so interesting and entertaining, I adored the plot and the pace of it. Really and truly, I'd recommend it to anyone who'd listen.

Def for Divergent and Stranger Things fans!

I felt like it could've been shortened because going over the MC's routine the first half got tedious but it was worth it.

When I started reading I didn't know what to expect, to be honest. But then the story really picked up pace, and I was totally lost in it. Thanks for the copy!

I feel like this would have been really popular back in the good old days of YA, along side the likes of Divergent and Shatter Me (which despite never having read, I can tell that Whisper has a very similar premise).
I liked that romance didn't have a central part in the story, because it honestly really didn't need it. I appreciated the intrigue concerning Jane's past and what is really happening at Lengard, but I found a lot of the big reveals to be easily predicted. Maybe it was supposed to be that way? I don't know.
If you're missing the days of OG YA, I recommend this book. It was nothing spectacular, but it also wasn't terrible.

Absolutely loved this book.
I was immediately drawn to this book after reading the description. As I started reading I was even more intrigued about why the main character refused to speak. The book takes some time before even attempting to explain what is happening or why, but this is done so well that it doesn't frustrate or confuse the reader.
The story was always moving forward always keeping some mystery and holding my interest. Anytime some new piece of the story was revealed, it was done by giving enough information to understand the events that were happening, but not so much that future events would become predictable. The answers to most questions I had while reading usually came when I least expected them, which was refreshing. I was actually never too sure where the story would go next.
I feel the author did a great job of creating an immersive atmosphere and maybe that's why I could relate so much to Jane in some situations.
The one thing I wasn't a big fan of was the explanation as to how these people got their abilities and I found the "villains" to be a bit overdone, but that didn't take anything away from my enjoyment of the story as a whole. I can't wait to see what happens next.

I wanted to enjoy and love this book, since the summary made it sound fan-freaking-tastic! But sadly the actual book felt very rushed and under developed to me and so while it was a nice read it wasn't a great one!

(Oops, I posted this one Goodreads when it released, here's my review, I wasn't able to log-on to NG at the time, and it seems I forgot. Original review link included.)

I...LOVED IT! This book was one of those that I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I started. I had heard of Lynette Noni's other series, though I've yet to read it, but seeing SJMaas' praise, along with an interesting blurb, and I was all for it.

I'll admit, I rewrote this to be double sure to avoid spoilers, as the first one talked a lot about the characters. That said, this is one of those books that it's best to know next to nothing about so you can enjoy it as it unfolds.

This books starts out with a strange girl who is selected by a governmental facility for a 'program' go one is willing to tell her about. We aren't given a name, so she is called Jane Doe. For over 2 years, she hasn't spoken, or even responded to treatment, evaluation, or torture. In a last ditch effort to get a response, the Director tells her she had 30 days to show improvement, or she will be removed from the system. To sweeten the deal, he adds a new face to her schedule.

I loved the characters, plot, and writing style, but most of all, I love the mystery and sci-fi elements of this story! It's so fun unwrapping the layers of the story, and coupled with a fast-pace and complex original characters, I loved every moment of it!

I went blind going into this and I was surprised by how much I like it. It started real slow as we get to know more about Jane’s situation. So many questions but has been answered, albeit slowly. Even with such a steady pace, I find myself completely engrossed. The concept is very interesting, the story is enthralling and Jane, utterly fascinating. She is such a strong lead even before she started talking and her ability was revealed. The supporting characters are all delightful and fun, with their exciting backstory, to read, while the villain is despicable.

There’s not much world-building but since most of it happened in an underground facility somewhere in Australia and everything was distinctly described anyway, so I guess it doesn’t really require a lot of world-building. There are mystery and action, and of course, a hint of romance and the ever-present love triangle. I love the underlying message the story present. That our words are so powerful. It can either make or break someone and we should be more responsible for what we say. Be more mindful of our intention. Whisper is very well-written though of course there are some loopholes and it left some questions, still, I find it really entertaining. A solid start for a series. I will definitely wait for the next book and delve deeper into Jane’s world with more action and adventure hopefully.

I DNF this book. I got about 30% and just found that I could not get into it at all. It didn't really develop for me the way it did for others. Maybe it's just me and if I come back to it I may like it. I will update if I do. But for now it's a 2 in my book.

Lynette Noni is one of my favorite authors!
and I was super excited to read this book.
However it would not load to my Kindle, so I have yet to read it.
But I plan to this month. I will re-write my review once I do and upload it to Goodreads and Amazon <3

When a mute test subject called Jane Doe suddenly finds her routine disrupted by a kind boy called Ward, her whole world changes. Unlike the confinement in a cell and the torturous laboratory tests she’s been undergoing, he actually talks to her and treats her with kindness. What does he want from her? Is this just a trick? Whisper opens up with the core mystery: Who is Jane Doe and what do they want with her?

After reading and loving the Medoran Chronicles, I had high hopes for Whisper, but unfortunately I found it to be a fairly standard supernatural sci-fi story. If you’ve read or seen anything involving test subjects with people with special abilities and an evil corporation, it pretty much isn’t anything you haven’t seen or heard of before. There’s lots of twists and turns in the story, as we slowly find out more about Jane, where she came from and what happened in her past, along with the motivations of the people surrounding her. It takes a while to get off the ground, peaks in the middle when we find out about the heroine’s abilities, and then wanes again after this happens.

I tend to lose interest when a character has an all powerful special ability that she just naturally knows how to use, and when everyone is in awe of how incredibly special she is. That narrative runs strongly in this book which is part of the reason why I wasn’t particularly invested in Jane. I did like the concept of Speak and garnering the power of words, and how Jane could achieve anything that she wanted with her ability, as long as she learnt how to use it. My favourite scene was when she summoned a full room of animals as part of the training, which was a lot of fun! I wish we saw more of the other character’s abilities though, many of them felt like throwaway characters who didn’t have much of a personality.

I’m kind of glad that a romance didn’t evolve between the many guys who Jane encountered her, although that’s not to say that it won’t happen in a sequel. I found the love interests to be kind of irritating – first there’s Ward, who is really kind to her but obviously has an ulterior motive for doing it and was a jerk after a while. Then there’s Kael, who knows more about her than she knows herself and can’t stop calling her princess despite her pushing back. I really didn’t care enough for any of these characters unfortunately.

While I liked the concept of Whisper and the supernatural ability of speaking, there wasn’t anything unique that kept me reading. I didn’t care enough for any of the characters or for Lengard and the secret research facility. Although the book wasn’t for me, I can definitely see others enjoying it especially if you like supernatural sci-fi reads! As for me, I’ll stick to the Medoran Chronicles (which I love).

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I can’t believe how good this book is! Recently I couldn’t finish many books for some reason.... but this one.... I was captivated from the first page and couldn’t stop reading. I also liked the subtle romance.

4,5 stars. I highly recommend it.