Before reading this book i had not read any of the authors work before and the description didn't really appeal to me. However, a few of my customers were looking forward to reading this book - so i gave it a go. I am so glad i did...this book is one of my favorites this year. I had two very sleepless nights finishing this book but loved every moment of it. I went from loving some of the main characters to hating them - to back to loving them again and i cant wait to read the next book in the series !

This book was DNF for me...it reminded me so much of the girl with all the gifts. That I had to stop reading, and check to see if I was reading the correct book? I mean it seemed identical to me. I tried to continue reading this I couldn't get with the book. I wasn't exactly trying to read another girl with all the gifts. The mc is tortured, abused, experimented on, then meets a seemly nice guy who works at the facility, now he's her shining knight but actually he's a dick. Why because he knew about the experiments, and didn't care until he had to deal with the aftermath....I will give this book another try at a later date.

This book was provided to by #NetGalley for an honest review.

Whisper is about Jane Doe. A young teen who has been kept at a facility underground, and refuses to speak. I loved the Sci-fi, I loved the local setting, i'm an Australian, so it was really fun to see some local landmarks and know exactly where the author was talking about.
I really enjoyed the relationships that Jane Doe eventually formed, especially with Cami. She was lots of fun and added a necessary distraction to some of the more depressing elements.
I found this book so hard to put down, it was enthralling, well written with great characters!
I can't wait to see where this story goes.

While it's easy to draw parallels with other series - X-men particularly - Whisper offers so much more than it might first seem.

Jane has been imprisoned at some sort of research facility for over two years. In that time, she hasn't spoken a word, and she's clearly traumatised over the death of her parents, the even that precipitated her imprisonment. However, there's more to this facility than meets the eye - and I don't just mean that it's buried in a very central Sydney location.

The characters we slowly got to know endeared themselves to me quickly, Cami in particular (plenty of readers will feel relief at having an advocate for the "just fricking talk to each other!" method of communication she so enthusiastically promotes). But mostly what I liked about them was the connection between them all - they felt like they were forming themselves into a new family.

I'm on board for the next book - this is a series, though this book absolutely works on it's own. Yes there's threads left undone, but something has to be to keep a series moving!

DNF

I don't think DNF is even an appropriate title, as I hardly started it.
Since it's not available for Kindle, I have been trying to read it on my laptop.
My laptop is crap. The pages freeze with every turn.
It really bums me out because this book looks really good. When it comes out for sale, I'll certainly buy the e-book.

Loved this book! Having already read Lynette Noni’s Medoran Chronicles I knew it would be good, but I had to read it in one sitting.
I couldn’t put it down.

I wanted to like this more than I did. I just felt like in our current social culture, it was another you-don't-know-who-to-trust and everyone-who's-not-like-you-is-to-be-approached-with-caution and look-what-we've-done-to-our-world... I know that's what dystopian fiction is, but this wasn't unique enough to wow me. Noni did her best to make the reader flip flop as to 'who's to blame,' but it was too easy to figure out, which made me lose a little sympathy for our hero (victim?). I'm no longer a YA, so perhaps YA readers will enjoy the challenge more of deciding which side deserves their loyalty. Characterizations are diverse enough to get to know them as individuals - this is a plus. In spite of my critique of the thematic premise, the plot was interesting enough that I do plan on reading the next book in the series. My curiosity is piqued.

Amazing read. I did not know what to expect, and i was amazed at every pahe i read at the quality of the writing. The story is original and the plot very intriging! I read it in two days, could not put it down. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read this. I am looking foward to the sequel!!!

I really enjoyed all of the characters. I thought that Alyssa was very flushed out and her story was so interesting. There were so many plot twists. I really enjoyed where things ended up and I can't wait to see what happens next. I really like one of the guys that Alyssa has in her sights so I can't wait to see who she ends up with. If anyone.

I received this book for review from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion. This has not impacted my views.


Holy. Crap. That was phenomenal.

This is the first Lynette Noni book that I've ever read, though having literally just finished the book, I have no idea why I haven't read her other series yet.

I was hooked from the very first page, and am now impatiently waiting for book two in what promises to be a thrilling and captivating series.


Full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2334654664

Another great Fantasy book. I love it when I get my hands on one of these, especially when it's going to be a trilogy/series.

For two years, Jane Doe has been locked away and experimented on. For two years, she has lived without speaking a word. She is afraid to - in fear of what happens when she speaks. But when Jane got assigned a new evaluator, she finally start to open up. She begins to find out more about herself and the secrets in Lengard.

First of all, I loved the characters in this book. They each stood out in their own way. I liked learning about each of their abilities. I thought the premise of the book was interesting. The thought of having such an ability is realistic enough.

Judging from the ending, there will be a sequel. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book! I would love to see how the author develops this world further. I think it has a lot of potential.

Thank you to the publisher Pantera Press, and the author Lynette Noni for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.

I was given this e-arc by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I first saw this on NetGalley the description was super intriguing and it seemed like something I would really enjoy. My first instinct was correct. Once I started this book and got into it, I couldn’t put it down. It was well-written, intriguing, and heart-stopping with moments of kindness and harshness that brought everything together in the end. Honestly, if this book was out today, I’d go pick it up right away.
Whisper is about a girl, ‘Jane Doe,’ who has currently been in a government facility for the past two and a half years being tortured and tested, and yet has stayed silent the entire time. Because she knows that her words hold power, and that power could be dangerous. After changing the way that they treat her by giving her actual human connection, she cracks and proves her ability as a Speaker, people that can manipulate the intent of their words and make it a physical force. From then, she begins to learn things about herself, her life before, and the current life she’s living and begins to discover that not everything is as it seems, and not everyone is careful with their intentions.
This book had me in all kinds of disarray. I loved certain characters and I hated certain characters. I loved things that happened and I hated things that happened. I loved some of the relationships that ‘Jane’ started to build and I hated other relationships that were clearly not good for her. But overall, this was one book that I loved completely and whole-heartedly.
The one thing I loved most was the main character. Noni has created a main character with such strength, but the character herself doesn’t realize until the very end of the book that she had this strength in her the whole time. She learns to build this confidence in her abilities that wasn’t there before. She learns to see that she’s not a monster because of the influence of her words, but that she’s creative in spite of them to serve a purpose.
I also loved what I gathered as a hidden message throughout the book. Jane’s abilities happen through the words that she speaks. She learns that words have a cost, regardless of how they’re used, so you must be careful with them. In a way, it’s a reminder that our words have the power to destroy or to build; to hurt or to help. It’s our responsibility to use them wisely, to think before we speak, and to think about what our words might cost ourselves or others.
This book captured my attention and I cannot wait for more. It was fast-paced, intriguing, and full of action. Also, I can’t tell you who I loved more: Landon or Kael -- the verdict’s still out on that one. This will be a book that I pick up more than once. If you’re a fan of the Shatter Me, Reign the Earth, or Divergent, this is definitely one that you should consider picking up!!

I am a huge Lynette Noni fan and this book was everything I could have wanted in one of her books and more. With character you fall in love with, a complex and indepth plot and Lynette's signature style, Whisper has been one of my top reads of the year so far.

This is the worst book I’ve read in a long time. Not only was it frustrating to read on my phone - why no kindle file? - but it was totally lacking in originality. If it had been funny or even vaguely self aware (in this post Brooding YA Hero age) I would have been more forgiving of the total adherence to YA tropes, but this book felt like it was written by a computer. Guilt over dead parents? Check. Mysteriously young and handsome tutor? Check. Bad guys the real good guys? Check. Kindly, innocent friend? Check. Green eyes?! Check. Totally unpredictable reactions? Check. Total personality change of love interest for no reason? Double check. She even created “just one bed”.

Great YA novel! Can't wait to see what happens next in the series. This is a hard one to not give away spoilers* for so there might be a couple slips! Jane Doe has a special power, one that has her isolated from everyone and anyone for fear of their life. After two years locked behind secret government doors being experimented on, she finally has an evaluator she learns to trust. With that unlocking she's able to know what her ability actually is, and discovers there are others like her too. Soon though it's apparent she's not being given the whole story, and she has to decide which side to be on and fight for her life.
There were a few details of the book that I had a hard time swallowing, namely having two years of psychological damage and to end up ok. As well as the whole mad scientist take over scheme being way over the top with terrorists and government take overs it just seemed like a little too much. But the first works for relationship tension, and the second I guess propels the story on. So oh well for me. Other than that I loved it. Characters were fun to meet and the book had a good pace that drew me in. Have to wait for that second book to come out!

Honestly, this story started off interesting, but kind of lost its way somewhere after "Jane Doe" spoke for the 1st time. There was too much stuff going on - like, a lot was thrown at her all at once - which made it seem chaotic. Also, is there going to be a follow-up book? Because it ended on a cliffhanger.

This book has twists and turns, great character development and just the right amount of suspense. I can't wait for the next one in this series

Whisper by Lynette Noni is a gem of a novel. There is so much I love about this book and I'm so excited for the release of it so I can purchase a physical copy of it on May 1st. It is the first novel in this new series from the Australian author and it's her US debut, being published through KPC Loft (US) and Pantera Press (AUS). I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. And my honest opinion is BUY THIS BOOK YOU WON REGRET IT! #LoveOzYA

SYNOPSIS:

“Lengard is a secret government facility for extraordinary people,” they told me.

I believed them. That was my mistake.

There isn’t anyone else in the world like me.

I’m different. I’m an anomaly. I’m a monster.

For two years, six months, fourteen days, eleven hours and sixteen minutes, Subject Six-Eight-Four — ‘Jane Doe’ — has been locked away and experimented on, without uttering a single word.

As Jane’s resolve begins to crack under the influence of her new — and unexpectedly kind — evaluator, she uncovers the truth about Lengard’s mysterious ‘program’, discovering that her own secret is at the heart of a sinister plot … and one wrong move, one wrong word, could change the world.

There is so much I enjoyed in this book for so many reasons. I had to force myself to put it down to sleep because you will just want to keep reading.

Hat's off to Noni for creating such an interesting and engaging lead in Jane Doe. Her view of the world around her and how she describes her situation is so well written and you can clearly picture what's happening like you are in her place as she battles through everything that is thrown at her. And for a character that doesn't actually speak to anyone else until page 83 she is so engaging. And what she does say when she starts to speak has huge ramifications for the rest of the story.

I'm honestly so impressed that I was so invested and intrigued by a character where the entire story is made up of her thoughts until this point, of all the things she wish she could say and won't say for reasons that slowly become clear. When she does start to speak...wow.

The supporting characters in the book are really interesting too with really varied personalities and voices. Vanek is a creep and I honestly hate him so much. Evil scientist whom I will always distrust - tick. But there were some funny moments with the rest of the supporting characters that really brighten up the darkness that lurks throughout the book for our heroine Jane.

As an Australian, and this may just be me, but I absolutely loved that this is set IN AUSTRALIA! Well, Sydney to be specific, and you don't even realise that until you're a decent chunk of the way through the book. It's not common to find fantasy/sci-fi books by Australian authors that take place here. They're usually set in the US for some reason if it's in this urban style.

So thank you Noni for writing something based where I grew up. It makes it feel so much more real! The world building and description of Lengard's facility is so good you can picture standing in the place as if you'd been there a thousand times in your life. It's so clear, but still leaves room for your imagination to go wild with the little details.

Look I wrap this up with this. Whisper is a fantastic read about the power of words and finding your voice. It's a story of strength and survival. It's a quick and easy read that is really well written. It's also packed with complex layers that set the rest of the series up nicely and I can't wait for the next books. I'll be out buying this in May when it's released!

5/5 Stars

My Opinion:
Awesome fantasy read with all the twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I loved every minute of it. I was rooting for 684 the whole time reading this. There was a few spots that I thought could be moved along a little faster but that's ok because the next part would pick it right up and you were happy to read it.

We are taken through to the life of 684 or JD or Jane or even Chip if you want to call her or her real name! She is an amazing girl and is able to put off talking for more than two years by sheer will. You totally get why she did this and wonder about all the horrific things Dr. Vanik did to her. I love that the description was descriptive, but, you can still let your imagination run wild with it.

Poor 684 is used and abused in this book and keeps coming up strong. She is not treated fairly and has no reason to want to go on but she does. She is so strong and it is great to see a heroine that is. I loved seeing her use her powers and I loved seeing her grow in this story. This had the right amount of everything that I can't wait for the next book! Hurry Lynette!! =)

684/JD/Chip/Jane is trying to control her life and not speak to hurt anyone and the reason why is important. The author sets this book up nicely for the next in the series - which I hope doesn't take to long. I can totally see her being a badass in the next book and can't wait to read it. She can change the world and now she can control herself to do it! I can't wait for the next installment of this series. I love the idea of Speakers, Destroyers, and all the different abilities that they have. Amazing written, well thought out, action packed, fantasy novel! I would recommend this book and can't wait for the next!


I give this book 5 of 5 stars!

Giving this some cover love! If you like unique superpowers and possible world changing scenarios then you can’t go wrong with this one.
A quick, easy read that took me exactly where I wanted to go. You feel so-so sorry for the main character, known as Jane Doe or 684, in the beginning, but as she grew stronger you really begin to root and cheer for her. Limited by a single point of view, I was as much in the dark about the intent of some of the other characters as Jane Doe, but the ending both satisfied “most” of my questions, yet still left me wanting a second book.
Thank you NetGalley and Pantera Press for allowing me to read this before publication in May, 2018, in exchange for an honest review.