Words We Cannot Say, Sita Romero
Words We Cannot Say, Sita Romero
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Words We Cannot Say

Author: Sita Romero

Narrator: Kyla Garcia

Unabridged: 9 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2022

Categories: Fiction, Women

Synopsis

Labor and delivery nurse, Penelope, is an expert at her job, but a complete mess when it comes to her personal life. Despite avoiding relationships in the past, now all she wants is for her boyfriend to leave his wife. But soon after he dumps her in favor of his marriage, Penelope discovers she’s pregnant. Suddenly, she doesn’t feel like such an expert anymore.Jesenia, a first-generation American, made her mark as a model, then quit the business in favor of a nine-to-five and wedded bliss. After three years of fertility treatments and pressure from her family, trying to become a mother is her full-time job. But when her past mistakes threaten her chances, Nia will have to confront her youthful choices and over-involved family’s opinions on bloodlines if she wants to become a mother.If choosing a homebirth and nursing a toddler don’t make Lotus unconventional, then growing up in a commune and choosing a polyamorous marriage certainly do. After her grandfather’s unexpected death and the inheritance of his Victorian home, Lotus just wants to run her business, take care of her family, and live peacefully in her version of normal. That peace is threatened by her husband’s former lover, the end of his sobriety, and a new love interest—all of which will turn her world upside down.What happens when women tell the truth about themselves, their desires, and the sacrifices they’re willing—or unwilling—to make?

About Sita Romero

Sita Romero spent fifteen years in women’s health, teaching childbirth classes and attending hundreds of births before finding her way to writing full time. Now, Sita teaches academic writing at a local community college, where she serves as the faculty advisor for the student creative arts journal. She is a graduate of Queens University of Charlotte’s MFA program and a member of Women’s Fiction Writers Association and Science Fiction Writers of America.  Her writing has been published both online and in print literary journals and anthologies.

About Kyla Garcia

Kyla Garcia is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. Born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, she discovered acting at the age of eight when she played Lady Macbeth in a children’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. She made her off-Broadway debut at fifteen when she played Dorothy in Oz: A Twisted Musical. Eleven years after she discovered her passion for acting, she would go on to play Lady Macbeth once again in London at the Globe Theatre, where she studied Shakespeare during her third year at Mason Gross School of the Arts. She received her BFA in acting from Rutgers University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh

In a Nutshell: Started off nicely but I started drifting off midway as it started going wilder. Explores many themes, but also has many strong triggers. Not a bad book, but not memorable as well. Story Synopsis: Penelope, an expert obstetrical nurse, is pregnant with the baby of her ex-boyfriend, who......more

Goodreads review by Brittany

Thanks to NetGalley & Red Adept Publishing for an eARC of this book. The following review is my honest reflection on the text provided. 3.5 stars Words We Cannot Say is the poster child for inclusivity in a modern world. Fast-paced from the beginning, a lot of ground is covered, and you're expecte......more

Goodreads review by Kiana

I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to read an ARC of this novel. Words We Cannot Say captivated me from the start and by the end, I didn’t want to let Penelope, Nia, Lotus, and their loved ones go. Told from the perspective of three women as they navigate motherhood, relationships, and family,......more

Goodreads review by Courtney

I was fortunate to read an ARC of this novel and I can't wait for it to be officially published so I can reread it. This novel is a story of three women's lives - how they intersect, diverge, and weave back together. What I especially loved is how accurately women's lives and their friendships are p......more

Goodreads review by Brandee

I had the privilege of reading this novel before it was finalized. Honestly, I was hooked after the first chapter. Sita weaves a wonderful tapestry of three relatable characters - some facing challenges I understand, others dealing with circumstances I'm not sure how I would handle! They became real......more

Quotes

“Words We Cannot Say is a touching and, at times, heart-rending book about the joys and tragedies of pregnancy in modern times.” Seattle Book Review

“Words We Cannot Say is…an original and contemporary story of three women striving to define themselves.” Susan Perabo, author of The Fall of Lisa Bellow

“Sita Romero has woven together a wonderful tale that will evoke powerful emotions in women all over the world.” San Francisco Book Review

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