Bruised by Tanya Boteju

Bruised

Tanya Boteju

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional fast-paced
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Description

Whip It meets We Are Okay in this vibrant coming-of-age story about a teen girl navigating first love, identity, and grief as she immerses herself in the colorful, brutal, beautiful world of roller derby—from the acclaimed author of Kings, Queens,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 665 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 46%
reflective 39%
sad 28%
inspiring 24%
challenging 22%
dark 20%
funny 16%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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