Knowing that World of Silence was Kaytlin Phillips’s debut novel, I see her writing was (and is) blessed!

World of Silence is a wonderful, action-packed story of a deaf boy who wants to prove himself in the midst of a dragon war. This book had so many twists and so many themes but I was never confused, only captivated.

Ratings for World of Silence

Story: 5/5
Worldview: 5/5

Fledge is the voice of our first-person POV, and to see the world through his eyes is grounding. He struggles through facing a cruel world after a sheltered upbringing, betrayal, and feelings of worthlessness all the while. I’m definitely sharing this book with my sister, who is legally blind herself, and I’ll keep an eye out for an audiobook!

Worldview is 5 because Fledge learns to trust in God and trust himself. He faces reality but doesn’t lose hope or give into darkness. There are mentions of torture and suicidal thoughts, but it’s not glorified at all, only all the more poignant because we see Fledge get the courage to stand up again.

Overall, another 5/5 read this year! The Phillips sisters are definitely becoming favorite authors of mine!