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The Sound of Silence (Leave Me Breathless World)

By: Dakota Willink
Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Sarah Puckett, Connor Crais
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Summary

USA Today best-selling author Dakota Willink delivers an emotionally gripping, dark romantic suspense that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Gianna: There’s a common expression I remind myself of every day: that which does not kill us, makes us stronger. People think I live an idyllic life with my perfect husband, but they don’t know what lies beneath the façade. Like the delicate petals of the daisies he loved to give, I was easily crushed—broken, just as he wanted me to be. I’ve learned to accept what is, but I won’t let it destroy me. Instead, I do the only thing I can to survive—I run.

Derek: I knew she had a story. I knew it most likely contained violence. But never did I imagine the horrors she’d been through. I’d waited so long and she’d experienced so much. She was perfectly imperfect, her scars more than skin deep. It was near impossible to separate truths from lies, but I knew her secret. And yet, I couldn’t help wanting to get closer. She was strong, and there was beauty in strength. I was drawn to it—drawn to her. I wanted to erase her horrors and give her something new to dream about.

*Trigger warning: This story contains situations of domestic violence and abuse. Some aspects may be sensitive for some listeners.*

©2020 Dakota Willink (P)2020 Dakota Willink
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Empowering.

I received this audiobook via a promo code at my request from Audiobook Obsession and this is my voluntary review.

Advanced warning. There is violence, domestic abuse and assault.

Gianna never really stood a chance of avoiding her nightmare marriage to Ethan, the corrupt cop with an obsession for her. (This book was similar to Shattered by AK MacBride but a lot darker) She finally bolts and is reuinted with Derek, the hot gym trainer who she met on her wedding day to Ethan, and she begins trying to rebuild herself after the traumas she suffered. Ethan's wife hunting skills are beyond her greatest fears, and he's been at the business of hunting down women and controlling women a lot longer than anyone ever could have anticipated. Derek was everything she needed to face the shadows in her past and helping her find liberation.

I can't say too much without giving out spoilers and ruining important plot points, so all I will say is I really enjoyed the triple narration which allowed us to see everyone's POV.

Ethan was definitely one crazy I wouldn't want to catch the attention of.

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So worth listening to and excellent narration

I always feel reticent to say I have enjoyed a book with this kind of subject matter. I think I would rather say that it is a beautifully written and considered story. The characters are so real I totally felt for them as the story progresses. I so wanted to know what was going to happen. It is one that will stay with me for a while. Sarah Puckett, Sean Crisden and Connor Craig's really brought the characters to life, their narration was so on point. Well worth the listen.

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All the feels!

Dakota Willink is absolutely amazing. The book just had me in my feelings. It totally exceeded my expectation. I cried, and I loved this amazing book. The book was well written and the characters are multi dimensional. The narration was out of this world and really made this book fabulous.

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Fantastic Book!

I loved every emotional minute of this book. It kept me on my toes, pulled on my heartstrings, and took me on an emotional ride. I loved the character development in this book and the narration was on point it really brought this book to life for me!!! 🎧 PinkFlamingoProductions 🎧 AudiobookObsession

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Wow! I truly loved this story, it is not an easy and all heartwarming, it's raw, frustrating and emotional, but really well written.
Gia was such a strong character that grew so much throughout the book, learning how to be stronger inside and outside. She didn't have an easy journey but she was able to overcome her obstacles against all odds.

I hope that people who read this story and are or have in a similar situation get inspired by Gia's journey and learn that there's someone out there who will help them and that it's not their fault what's happening.

As for the narration, Sarah Puckett, Sean Crisden and Connor Crais where super great they bring the characters to live and make you enjoy the story so much more.

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Strong and Silent

This story is an emotional roller coaster that has you rooting for Gianna. Gianna escapes from an abusive relationship and has to hide because she knows her husband will not stop searching for her. She meets the man she met on her wedding day and never forgot. She is not open for a relationship but he waits and gives her what she needs. The husband is now on the run and has found her. Neither expected how twisted this man really is. Now she must fight and take back her life.
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Chilling!

The Sound of Silence deals with domestic violence and is emotional, intense and powerful. It kept me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning all the way until the end. While this story is fiction and parts of it are not easy to listen to, it is the type of book that helps people who have never found themselves in an abusive relationship to understand and have compassion for those who have and for them to see it's a lot easier to just tell someone to get out of the relationship than it is for them to actually do it. The statistics given by Dakota at the end in the author's notes are staggering. I love both Gianna and Derek and highly recommend listening to their story.

Sean, Sarah and Connor all did an amazing job breathing life into these characters and bringing out all of their emotions. They truly brought this story to life for me.
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This one was really good! Even though this deals with a tough subject of marital domestic violence/abuse, Dakota did put a different spin on Ethan's past. This one is really fast paced and to me it had a thriller vibe to it. Very well written.

The narrators Sean, Sarah and Connor were perfect for their roles.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Audiobook Obsession Reviewer

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Gianna and Derek!

When Gianna married Ethan the future she envisioned soon turned into a nightmare when she realized that their life and love is nothing but a lie. Years later their relationship reaches a crisis point and she manages to escape but her battle to reclaim her life is just beginning.

Derek met Gianna by chance on her wedding day, but he has never forgotten their encounter. When fate brings them back together, he can see the toll her past has taken on her and he is so supportive and understanding as she works to become the woman she used be.

Both Gianna and Derek are such compelling characters, and their story captures you from beginning to end. After everything she has endured she is so much stronger than even she knows, and Derek gives Giana exactly what she needs with no thought of the consequences to himself. The narrators did a wonderful of bringing out the personality of the characters as well as the emotion and suspense of the storyline. 🎧The Flock

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So Good!! This book reminds me of one of my favorite movies which made me love it even more. The suspense of a woman running from an abusive spouse is always an interesting read to see the heroin find her inner strength and be able to rise above the past (as long as it’s fictional... if it is real, please find help). Such an intense listen that had me listening all in one go. Narration was perfect.

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