Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Bruised by Tanya Boteju

70 reviews

jane_underground's review against another edition

2.5
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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forbearance's review against another edition

3.5
emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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namzuru's review against another edition

3.5
challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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thebeesknees79's review against another edition

5.0
challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
This book is a powerhouse of raw, feminine energy. I knew it was going to be tough for me to dislike a book about roller derby. Bruised does NOT disappoint. Daya, the main character and narrator, is so unlikable, but so complex that you can’t help but love her. This story went deep into an aspect of self harm I had never considered and really appreciated the deft hand in writing. I absolutely adored this story and found it equal parts character and plot driven.
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cass_reads123's review against another edition

3.5
dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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emilyorlich's review against another edition

3.75
challenging dark emotional informative medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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lu_ranger's review against another edition

3.75
emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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marie0350_'s review against another edition

3.75
reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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evilyn's review against another edition

5.0
dark emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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beeskneesreads's review against another edition

5.0
funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
This makes me wish I were surrounded by a community like Daya has. Queer, accepting, dramatic, and amazing. It was really wonderful to see her grow throughout the book, and learn more about roller derby. I just really, really loved this story. 
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