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We Speak in Storms

By: Natalie Lund
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Kirby Heyborne
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A powerful and haunting debut novel about friendship, acceptance, and learning to let go as the balance between the living and the dead is upended, perfect for fans of We Were Liars.

It's been more than 50 years since a tornado tore through a drive-in movie theater in tiny Mercer, Illinois, leaving dozens of teens - a whole generation of Mercerites - dead in its wake. So when another tornado touches down in the exact same spot on the anniversary of this small-town tragedy, the town is shaken. For Brenna Ortiz, Joshua Calloway, and Callie Keller, the apprehension is more than just a feeling. Though they seem to share nothing more than a struggle to belong, the teens' paths continue to intersect, bringing them together when they least expect it, and perhaps, when they need it most. Both the living and the dead have secrets and unresolved problems, but they may be able to find peace and move forward - if only they work together.

A beautifully told, haunting yet hopeful novel about pushing past the pain, facing the world, and finding yourself.

Praise for We Speak in Storms:

"A hauntingly atmospheric coming-of-age story...with fully realized characters, an empowering message, and a highly satisfying conclusion." (SLJ)

"A lingering, quietly paced story about the echoes of trauma and the persistence of hope." (Booklist)

"This suspenseful novel...immediately grabs the reader's attention.... [Readers] will be eager to find out what happens next." (SLC)

©2019 Natalie Lund (P)2019 Listening Library

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Heartfelt but Slow

An interesting premise, with young, believable characters. The story was too slow for me, and outside of flashbacks to the great storm, struggles to build and maintain any real tension.

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Moving and thought provoking

I thought this was really well done. Really character driven story, some magical, realism, and a lot of heart.

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Awesome book & female narrator

This book is beautifully written and compelling. I like the female voice a lot. Good listen!

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