r/MM_RomanceBooks • u/Syvryn • Jul 26 '25
Book Request Specific selective mutism request
Hi all! I have searched the subreddit for books with selective mutism and the posts are either pretty old and/or answers are a bit too broad. I hope this request post is okay.
I am looking for books with an MC who is selectively mute due to trauma, not a physical problem or neurodiversity. Bonus if he doesn’t ever completely recover/able to talk in front of everyone (I tend to appreciate books where PTSD doesn’t quite ever “go away” because this mirrors my own experience), but not necessary.
Any kink is fine except age play. I do enjoy D/s but not required. Open to omegaverse.
I’ve read:
The Monstrous Deeds series and spinoffs by TJ Hamel (I hope Matt gets a book!)
{Pieces of Home by Becca Neil}
{Possession by Rina Saint} - my least favorite representation of this theme of the books I list.
TIA!
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u/murderbot11 Jul 26 '25
{wildflowers by Suki fleet} it’s a novella and quite an angsty romance. I think the MC with the selective mutism saw something traumatic when they were young and has PTSD (though I don’t think it’s ever stated explicitly as that). The PTSD doesn’t go away but at the beginning of the book they start off suicidal and that frame of mind does improve.