A review by talknerdybookblog
Whisper Waves by Blake Black

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Representation: Hero with prosthetic leg, Gay side character

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• No OW drama
- BUT, North's deceased wife is haunting their son.
- Nash flirts with an OW at a party but is called out by the Heroine and they sleep together that night.
• No OM drama
- All the brothers are interested in the Heroine but not considered OM cuz they're all part of the eventual harem
• Does have the MCs pushing the Heroine away 
• Does have a separation (at the end of the book, all celibate, though)


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Suicide of side character (North's wife) discussed, which occurred ~6 years before
• Grief
- Heroine's grandmother recently passed away (she was diagnosed with c@ncer and refused treatment)
- Heroes family life is a mess - they lost North's wife and also one of their brothers in a series of events around 7 years ago
• Forced institutionalization of the Heroine
• PTSD (see above)
• Ableist language
• Medical trauma - North's son has an undiagnosed chronic illness that results in hospitalizations throughout the book
• Sexism


Ending:
Cliffhanger