My Muted Love by Love Belvin
A Review By: LL
Never judge a book by its cover. One of the world’s most common clichés.
Though sage advice, the age-old aphorism is rarely followed. Take Tori McNabb and Ashton Spencer for instance, who, based on appearances, believe they have no reason to breathe the same air. But when startling circumstances align their paths on the campus of Blakewood State University, the two have no choice but to look beyond their exteriors.
McNabb is a fighter in life as well as in the ring. She knows what she’s capable of...and she doesn’t want to be tested. Her only goal is to never return to Millville, New Jersey; she just wants to fly under the radar on the BSU campus.
Spencer, the most popular athlete on campus, is well on his way to success as a professional athlete. He is confident that the stars are aligned in his favor. But being tested by the underdog is something he though he'd never fail at.
Join this unlikely pair on a journey inside the pages of their ugly covers.
This book contains some profanity and sexually explicit content. It is intended for mature listeners.
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2021
An installment in a Series? Yes
Narrator (s): Emmanuel Ingram, Wesleigh Siobhan
The tomboy and the gorgeous but arrogant superstar find themselves making a connection. However, neither can decipher what this connection entails.
This book goes in detail into the the world of Blakewood, a fictional HBCU. It discusses the highs and lows that come with being in a college setting while succinctly interpreting the effects of trauma.
The Narrators brought personality to all of the characters. The voices were consistent and pulled you into the story.
The author was a bit wordy at times; there were parts that could have been more concise. The Narrators were consistent and made virtually no mistakes.
Reading Recommendation? Yes!
Rating: NORTH STAR RATING
Content Warnings? Yes; Physical abuse/violence, Sexual abuse/violence.
