This review covers all seven volumes, the completed series. 
 Middle school student Shoya bullies Shoko, a new transfer student who happens to be deaf. For years to come, Shoya becomes an outcast and becomes the victim of bullying himself. During his senior year of high school Shoya tracks down Shoko, to apologize to her and somehow make up for ruining her childhood. 
 I'm not sure how other people feel but I'll be honest with you, I couldn't help but feel for Shoya (I feel for Shoko too, of course). Shoya was a cruel kid, and he faced the consequences. We've all done something pretty terrible to someone, and I'm sure a lot of us regret doing it. Can you imagine trying to make up for something bad you've done, but no one will accept your apology? They just see nothing but the old you, and not the new? We've all been there. None of us are perfect human beings, but I believe all people can change and be forgiven. Shoya really does mature later on, but for years people still view him as that reckless scumbag from middle school. He put a lot of effort into trying to make friends with Shoko, but he still got a lot of crap. 
 I love Shoko, she's a real fighter. She still manages to put on a smile while going through all of that bullying. But what's really going on inside her mind, behind that smile? Shoko struggles with a lot more than just being deaf. She is such a complex character and it's one of the many reasons why I enjoyed her. Being bullied sucks especially if it's for something you can not help, that's why Shoko is a character you can connect to right off the bat. 
 Both Shoya and Shoko really develop well together throughout the story. A Silent Voice is a real tear-jerker that tackles that subject of bullying very well. Do I feel like there could have been more added to the story? Yes. If I recall correctly Yoshitoki Oima planned two more story arcs for the series, but sadly it had to be cut short. Overall I still think the story is pretty solid with a great ending. I look forward to seeing the animated movie!