Silent Waters

By: Brittainy C. Cherry

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Joe Arden

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's Summary

Moments.

Our lives are a collection of moments. Some utterly painful and full of yesterday's hurts. Some beautifully hopeful and full of tomorrow's promises.

I've had many moments in my lifetime, moments that changed me, challenged me. Moments that scared me and engulfed me. However, the biggest ones - the most heartbreaking and breathtaking ones - all included him.

I was 10 years old when I lost my voice. A piece of me was stolen away, and the only person who could truly hear my silence was Brooks Griffin. He was the light during my dark days, the promise of tomorrow, until tragedy found him. Tragedy that eventually drowned him in a sea of memories.

This is the story of a boy and girl who loved each other, but didn't love themselves. A story of life and death. Of love and broken promises.

Of moments.

©2016 Brittainy C. Cherry (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

I COULD NOT FINISH BUT ITS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I can tell from the first half of the book that it is excellent but I just can not handle sad books. The book is narrated superbly and the story is great. I will go back and finish but there is enough sadness in the world I'll keep my books hot dirty and sexy. If you like a tear jerker you will love it

Stunning!

If I could give this audiobook more than 5 stars I would! This story is of a girl who was severely traumatized by witnessing a murder when she was ten, causing her to not speak for almost 20 years. The boy she has loved since she was five years old becomes her anchor and supports her throughout these years, even though she never leaves the house or talks. The beauty of this story had me tearful at times and the way the story ended is so perfect. The narration was excellent and this is now one of my favorite books of all time. Can't say enough good things about it. Love conquers even the most tragic things that can happen.

WORST BOOK EVER

I'm not even 1/2 way through this book and I can't stand it. I'm trying to finish but I just can't. I have so many issues with this book. The main issue I have is WHY THE HELL DOESN'T Maggie and her family use sign language? Who goes 20 years without talking only using a pen and paper and knocking??? Totally unrealistic.
Maggie, I get that she is traumatized but come the hell on, she sits back and just watches her world fall apart around her. She is a victim and as far as I have read is enabled by her family and friends to remain a victim.
It is so painful to continue with this book.
I have read other books by this same author that I absolutely LOVED, but this one is probably the worst book I have ever read! Very disappointing!

A TRAGIC ROAD LEADS TO A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY

Wow.. I wasn't expecting quite such a moving, heartbreaking, beautiful, profound, powerful and breathtaking story as this as an innocent 10 year old Maggie May humorously plans her wedding to her brother's unwilling 11 year old best friend Brooks with hilarious letters, quick-witted banter and amusing inner thoughts. But before the naive "I do's" tragedy strikes which will sentance Maggie May to 18 years of terror provoked silence, 18 years of loneliness tethered to her house by a child's fear of one very real demon, 18 years of a household under immense strain that'll eventually split loving parents up.. and 18 frustrating years where both joy and heartache will be felt over loving and losing Brooks.

And Brooks grew up being a good friend to Maggie, her anchor, a shoulder for her to cry on and her rock. Over the years that friendship turned into an unconditional beautiful love - but Brooks destiny was to become a successful Rock Musician.. and Fate wasn't finished with throwing obstacles in this couples way - and then it would be Brooks that would be drowning and need saving.

This book was a deep and emotionally draining listen and I was riveted to every word wondering what the next chapter would reveal. Brittainy C. Cherry has written an epic tale of a little girl's fear and anxiety after witnessing something horrific and her ongoing debilitating psychological daily battle will touch many lives and have far reaching consequences. It's not an easy feel good listen.. but it is totally addictive, unpredictable and an unforgettable one where pain will eventually be replaced by pleasure and tears will eventually be replaced by a wonderful friendship, a passionate love.. and a fairy book ending. All the secondary characters had a part to play in this love story and all of Brittainy's characters were awesome. Great dual POV narration.

Worth A Credit? Absolutely it's amazing. And all I can finally add is experience its awesomeness for yourselves, be touched by a beautiful love story that'll tear you apart and then stitch you together again, immerse yourselves as tender feelings turn into romantic declarations and fall in love with these loveable characters.. they're waiting.

Beautiful heartfelt story

This audio had me laughing and then crying throughout this story. Ever read a book that you know you will never forget that opens your eyes and you truly will look at people a different way? This is that book. Maggie a typical little girl having a crush on the neighbor boy until one day Maggie sees something that changes her life forever. Brooks won't give up on Maggie through everything he sticks by his promise until one day something horrible happens to him. With determination Maggie and Brooks need the strength to discover the world . "The world keeps spinning because your heartbeat exist" "No matter what, find me, because I'm going to be the one to show it to you. I'm going to help you cross off your to-do list." Beautiful, heart beating story that will always make you remember you have a voice. 5/5 stars

Have the tissue ready.

This book took my breath away. I couldn't control the tears that came several times during the story. Maggie and Brooks. The forever kind of love. Loved the characters. This book really touched me.
Narration is really good. Mallon does such an amazing job.

I loved it from start to finish!!

Couldn't stop listening even when I had to. Such an amazing love story! Truly beautiful.

Amazing!!!

If you could sum up Silent Waters in three words, what would they be?

Wow!! What an amazing story. I'm having the biggest book hangover after reading this beautiful story. There's no way to sum up this book in 3 words. I'm in love. The narrators were great and the story had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. If you nerd s great listen this is the book.

✫✫ 4 Stars ✫✫

Another great book from this author. While this one isn't my favorite, I still found it really touching and emotional and while the drama was a little drawn out for me, I loved the characters. Brooks was such a true to himself kind of guy, he didn't do things to please others, He just did what he wanted no matter what would have been easier for him. Maggie is a tragic character for me, an event from her childhood changed her life for way too long. The ending was great.

Great narration! Both Joe Arden & Erin Mallon are favorites of mine!

Ugly crying

This was such a sad story. Brooks and Maggie Were childhood friends who lived across the street from each other. They have such an adorable adolescent relationship. It was easy to see that they loved each other form the very start. However Maggie witnesses an event the traumatizes her. She goes mute and doesn't leave her house.
This causes a lot of complications for the people around her. In all of the chaos and pain, Brooks is her anchor. He constantly brings love and positivity to her life. Despite many obstacles (Her trauma and his blossoming music career) they find happiness.
I really believed in this Love story. I found the characters to be do believable and lovable. Their sacrifices, their decisions, and their fears felt too real. I literally ugly cried in some sections. There's lots of angst an emotion, I would not recommend reading/ listening to this in public.
Loved both Joe Arden and Erin Mallon. I especially enjoyed Joe Arden trying to sound like a child. He really went for it.

Amazing

I loved this book the story narration and characters were brilliant I could go on and on about this book the bottom line is it was excellent well done Brittany Cherry the author and Erin malion and Jo arden for bringing the characters to life

Blown away

This is not just a story about the two main characters. This is a story about a family and friends who are all vital to the entire plotline. Like a game of Jenga, if one character was missing, the story would not have the same solid foundation.
There is the constant 'push/pull' between Maggie's parents regarding her recovery. The ever present support from her brother and his bandmates. Her best friend Mrs Boone, who has her own reasons for injecting herself into Maggie's life and then there is Cheryl. Cheryl was my absolute favourite character. Her development, from brat to woman was sensational. The way she tried to impart her knowledge, regarding relationships, in the early days of Maggie and Brooks, had me laughing out loud.
This is not just a story of young love and how it copes with the bumps in the road. It is so much more. It's about sacrifice. It's about support. It's about finding friendship in the most unlikely places. And finally, it's about how love can help mend the broken parts of your soul.
This series has been absolutely fantastic so far. The writing has been able to fall from the page and absorb itself into my heart and mind. I felt linked to the characters. I felt part of their world, like i was standing in the corner, watching it all play out in front of me.

Great story

Great story, the characters are fab- loved the background of the characters - the reason why Maggie lost her voice - and how her relationship with Brookes developer