--- product_id: 47431079 title: "Fighting Silence (On The Ropes Book 1)" brand: "aly martinez" price: "€ 26.88" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/47431079-fighting-silence-on-the-ropes-book-1 store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Fighting Silence (On The Ropes Book 1) **Brand:** aly martinez **Price:** € 26.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fighting Silence (On The Ropes Book 1) by aly martinez - **How much does it cost?** € 26.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/47431079-fighting-silence-on-the-ropes-book-1) ## Best For - aly martinez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aly martinez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Fighting Silence (On The Ropes Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51y-9LVI3+L.jpg) ![Fighting Silence (On The Ropes Book 1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jW17JemHL.jpg) ![Fighting Silence (On The Ropes Book 1) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ohVEtSXEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 Stars – A highly recommended must-read. *by L***V on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2019* This was my first book by this author and I loved it so much that I can't wait to read more from her!Till’s parents didn’t care about him or his two younger brothers so when it became too much at home, he took off. What he didn’t expect to find was a girl in an old and desolate apartment, a girl his age and so beautiful he knew he would never be good enough for her. Eliza’s parents weren’t much different to Till’s and when her parents fighting drove her away to a quiet and deserted apartment building, she took comfort in the silent place where she could draw without disturbances. At least until a boy came crawling through the window. A boy so handsome she knew would always be close to her, a boy from her school, a boy who became more than she ever thought possible.The story of Till and Eliza was heartrending. It began when they met at a young age, both desperate to get away from their homes. Over the years a bond between them formed which became much stronger than just friendship which helped them to get through tougher times in their lives.I loved how compassionate both characters were and how caring, selfless, humble, and self-sacrificing Till was. His brothers were great personalities and I can’t wait to read their books.The story had a lot of depth with both characters’ missing love at home and also their struggles (not only financially) through life. My heart ached for Till and I was in awe of how strong he was despite some seemingly hopeless situations.Till found a family not only in Eliza but also in Slate, the owner of On the Ropes which became Till’s second home because he spent every spare minute when he wasn’t working or taking care of his loved ones training in the gym. This after school program which became more to him than just a hobby was Till’s big dream because he wanted more in life than his parents ever gave him.Because Till never experienced his parents love for each other but only their cheating ways and multiple partners, he expected every relationship to fail after the love has worn off. Since he couldn’t live without Eliza he couldn't risk the chance of her leaving so he didn't dare and try anything more than friendship to not lose her forever.This story had some very heartbreaking and shocking moments when my heart shattered into a million pieces. Even my eyes didn’t stay dry during this read. There were some heavy sucker punches to the gut but also many funny and lovely moments. The characters looked after each other and I envied their cohesion and loved their dynamic. I loved the banter between them all.Till was one of the most selfless characters I’ve ever read about. He was self-sacrificing, devoted, sweet, thoughtful but also very stubborn. I loved how he took care of his two younger brothers. He didn’t turn his back on them when he could have so easily when he moved out. Although Till was physically so strong, he was emotionally on the brink of tumbling down the deep end a lot. It was so hard to watch how he wanted to be strong for his family but struggled with his hearing loss.Eliza was a pretty great characters as well, she took matters in her hands and helped with Till’s brothers. She was an awesome person and perfect for him.I loved the ending but it was a bummer that it felt a bit crammed with so much going on at once. And it was a pity that his boxing was pushed to the background at the end. I also didn't understand how he managed to keep boxing with his disability. I would have liked more info on that.Even though I thought this would be an adult book I really liked and adored the characters. Because the reason why I rarely read coming of age romances or young adults becoming new adults is that I can never really catch up to the fast growing up of the characters which is why I always still keep imagining them as young kids even at the end of the story. This was also the case here because although I knew they weren't thirteen all the time, I just never felt that they were much older which made everything so weird when they lived independently and were actually grownups.Regardless, I have so much love for this book and I kept thinking about the characters even days after I’d finished reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fighting to Survive.....and LOVE *by A*** on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 1, 2015* Fighting Silence is a book I think everyone should read, it's an emotional, heartbreaking, beautifully written story, one that you will never forget. A story about two young souls who at the very young age meet and their lives forever entwined. The book spans from the time Till and Eliza are 13 until they are both 21. So go one click this bad boy ASAP!!Till Page doesn't have a easy life by any means his parents are scumbags that only care about themselves they hardly pay attention to him or his two younger brothers. Till is forced to raise his younger siblings on his own, he is just a child himself at the age of 13, leaving Till to grow up pretty quickly. Till also struggles on a daily basis to make ends meet for his family. He doesn't know what the future holds for all of them but one thing Till knows is that he's facing a future of silence. A future in which a genetic condition will take over his life causing him to loose his hearing. Something that he is absolutely terrified to face head on.One night changes everything for Till he needs to escape reality, he climbs through a window of an abandoned apartment building, who he encounters throws him for a loop inside is a young beautiful blue eyed girl who will forever change his life.Eliza Reynolds life hasn't been all that great either she's always having to look out for herself, her parents couldn't be bothered with her. Eliza also struggles on daily basis herself to make ends meet. She uses that abandoned apartment has her escape from her world where she can do the one thing she loves to do, drawing. She has a goal for herself when she get's older that is to leave for college and escape her past quickly. So when she meets Till he completely turns her world upside down in a good way, they quickly form a strong friendship relying on each for everything.As the years progress so does the friendship, but it also becomes so much more that neither one of them want to admit to. After five years of having the apartment as an escape time has come to say good bye and move on in life."I'd never had anything I could call my own, but Eliza Reynolds would always be mine."Till never graduated high school his main concern was keeping his brother's safe and feed. One day he stumbles upon something that could change his life, a flyer offering free boxing at a gym called On The Ropes. The owner is none other than Slate Andrews (you may remember him from another of Aly's books} Slate see's something in Till and is willing to help him out, he sees a boy that has the weight of the world on his shoulder, not only is Slate there for Till but his brothers as well. Slate becomes an important person in Till's life guess you say he's the father he never had. Slate help's Till fight some of the toughest battles one will ever experience in life.Months have passed on since Till has seen Eliza, she's at college trying to move on with her life and piece back her heart together, when Till shows up at her door needing her help. She doesn't understand why Till feels she's better off without him, he has nothing to offer her. Eliza just wants her friend back if it's only friendship she's willing to accept that, because a life with out Till in it is no life for her.Till has struggled in his life he's dealing with loosing his hearing, taking care of his brother's, and living in his fantasy world with Eliza, because in his fantasy world he and Eliza will always be together, in reality he'll never be good enough for her. Even though she's always been by his side from day one and continues to love him for who he is. In Till's mind he can not lose her he needs her in his life, she's the air he breaths. But Till has to face reality sooner rather than later because they're growing up and things could change, he could possible loose Eliza to another man.I feel I could go on about this story because there is so much more to tell, but I think you as the reader should experience it for yourself.Fighting Silence not only tells the story about Till and Eliza, it also introduces Till's brother's Flint and Quarry they play a significant part also. I feel their story is just getting started, both will continue in upcoming books, 2 and 3."You're incredible, and the fact that someone like you fell for a poor kid in dirty jeans who was too scared to walk through doors proves it......When I told you this {pointing to his ears} was my future, you never batted an eye. And when reality became more than I could handle, you declared war on the inevitable for me. You always say you love me, but you have given me so much more. And because of that, I will spend a lifetime fighting to give you the world." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silence is not always golden *by M***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 30, 2019* I have read all of Aly’s latest novels with hunger and having finished them, I thought I would go back and read some of her earlier works. Cricky what a revelation. This trilogy is absolutely mind blowing. It is as ever well written. It has some very serious subjects, both physical and psychological. We have three brothers of various ages, being basically brought up by their eldest brother Till Page. He befriends a girl called Eliza who’s parents are more concerned with arguing than parenting. Eliza finds a bolt hole, and Till discovers Eliza. Doddle. The story unfolds beautifully. It is full of tender emotional scenes, dark passionate scenes and family dynamics. Topics covers are obviously abandonment concerning children, and in this case their coping mechanism. Deafness and genetic impacts, and finally boxing and all the hype, training program and attitudes that ensue. Plus all the sibling interactions. So very well written, descriptive and absorbing a book and trilogy and m sure will not disappoint. 5 stars is most definitely not enough --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/47431079-fighting-silence-on-the-ropes-book-1](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/47431079-fighting-silence-on-the-ropes-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*