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Tone Deaf, es otra prueba que las editoriales independientes y no tan conocidas tienden a tener los mejores libros. O quizá solo para mí, quién sabe.

Este libro ha sido muy especial, ya que a diferencia de muchos libros sobre alguien que tiene que vivir con una discapacidad luego que un accidente transformó su vida "normal" y solo drama gira alrededor de ello, y es diferente porque Ali, la protagonista acepta su sordera y busca hacer todo lo posible para llevar su vida lo más normal posible. Me gustó mucho como la escritora lleva la historia en ese sentido, porque siendo sinceros, habría sido tan fácil dirigir la historia desde un punto fatalista, donde chico-salva-chica y así sin nada relevante. Tone Deaf es genial en ese sentido.

Olivia Rivers, como digo no idealiza (o "romantiza", aún no se si esa es una palabra :v) la discapacidad, en el caso de Ali, se muestra el abuso que muchas personas con discapacidad sufren diariamente por no caer en la etiqueta de "normal", mientras que con Jace, esta el otro lado de la no idealización, que es que no porque tengas una discapacidad inmediatamente eres un santo, libre de cualquier tipo de pecado. Siento que es importante poner más de este tipo de cosas en los libros, no la violencia, pero sí diversificar las personalidades de personas con discapacidad en ficción, porque aunque un tanto extremista en este caso, la realidad es que una discapacidad no dirige tu personalidad.

Even if I can't love you, I will love you

Creo que lo criticable es que me faltó un poco más de tiempo para meterme totalmente en el romance, es bonito, pero muy insta-love, y un poco más de desarrollo en el desenlace, quizá es porque soy desconfiada por naturaleza y pienso lo peor de la gente, pero fue sumamente obvio quién fue el culpable de cierto asunto.

O de repente solo soy muy mal pensada

Tone Deaf si bien no es un libro perfecto, para mí fue tan bonito, no solo por las historias de Ali y Jace y cómo mencionadas historias se cruzan, sino también por los personajes secundarios, Arrow y Killer son extremadamente adorables, y se me hizo imposible no conectarme con Jon.

Si estás buscando algo que salga de lo encasillado, pero con una historia bonita y sencilla, además con una narración fluida y rápida, Tone Deaf es una buenísima opción.

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I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Despite the off-putting first appearance of our hero, rock star Jace, he quickly redeems himself. Both Ali and Jace are broken and products of abusive homes. Jace sees himself in Ali and offers her an escape.

I was impressed at how Rivers handled some pretty heavy topics, such as child abuse and PTSD. I really connected with both Ali and Jace, and just wanted to give them both giant hugs.

I sped through this in one night, and immediately looked up what else the author has written. ( )

Well this was the perfect read. I loved Jace and Ali together. The band dynamic was awesome and the situation Ali was in was heartbreaking. I was so scared for her but of course everything ended happily. I do think there is the damsel in distress thing that some people might not like but I didn't feel that way. Jace was helping Ali get away from her abuser.
I do wish that the relationship didn't start so soon. I didn't think it was instalove or anything but it did start pretty fast. I would have also liked more music to be intertwined with the story. ( )

I'm sorry to say I bailed on this, so no rating given (ETA: okay. I decided to give it one star because I *did* read some of it). This was given to me from someone who thought I might like it, being deaf myself. Even though this is YA and I don't typically read YA.

The main character of this story has become deaf -- before her hearing loss, music was a big part of her life. Why oh why does this trope have to be trotted out? As if a person is "less than" because they can't fully appreciate music anymore, if ever. While I don't remember if the MC grieved greatly about this, she does go to a rock concert with a friend, and she wins an opportunity to meet the lead singer backstage.

What made me think about bailing ( but I skimmed some parts after this scene): rock star asks MC if she knows sign language. She says yes. Then: "His lips curve into a tight smile that looks more like a snarl. 'Then read this.' Jace holds up both his middle fingers, points them at me, then turns away."

Wow. Yes, this is rude, and I'm no stranger to this type of rudeness. But what made me decide to bail for good was that it was obvious this was also going to be a story with another trope I dislike: hate-to-love romance. I didn't stick around to find out how Jace redeems himself after that horrible first impression -- no one should put up with that, ever.

Oh, there's more I could go on about this, but will stop here.

The author is young, and I admire her pluck in writing this and getting it published, but this could have been so much more than it is. Maybe her future work will be more substantial. I know I should not have high expectations for what is supposed to be a relatively easy read, but I can't help it. ( )

Tone Deaf touches on many subjects, including physical abuse and living with being deaf. I think the author does a great job depicting what it is like to live with these, and even though the two main characters help and aid each other in the healing process, I am glad it wasn't strictly a "I'll fix you" type relationship.

I loved all of the side characters. I thought they each added something, whether it be humor or a voice of doubt or a friend showing supportive love. Ali's interactions with all of them help heal her and change her, and each of them are there for Jace in whatever way he lets them.

As a story fueled by the abuse Ali suffered from her dad, this book is not as heavy as you'd assume; however, I think it portrays the effects of abuse very realistically. Ali is hesitant around others, shrinking away from touch and avoids confrontation when possible. Her inner thoughts are also tragic and sad, showing the results of what abuse can do to you. For all of Jace's faults, he is great with this aspect of Ali.

Of course, music is vital to this story as it plays a major role in Jace's and (previously) Ali's life. In a way, it is both of their first loves, and (I think) ultimately what helps them heal the most. ( )