I know you are gifted beyond measure, but this.. Shadows and Whispers took me on an emotional journey. You handled the bi-polar diagnosis with care and sensitivity. I feel educated and informed. Elias longed for acceptance, and Cress captured his attention from the very beginning. Beginning a relationship with a foundation of trust, honesty, and respect is a winning combination. I thought the book was fire, but the audible brought those pages to life. The narrators did their thing.