A review by k_overt
Bruised by Tanya Boteju

challenging dark emotional funny 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

3.5

This book is a coming of age story of a teenager who just lost her parents, trying to find their identity and trying to navigate grief and growing pains. It was a good read. I like how they portrayed trauma and grief. I also appreciate how they portrayed  people of color, the culture was subtile. By subtile I mean they are people living their life, and as a Black women I appreciate seeing all races being allowed to just live their life. I love how the characters were not cookie cutter or stereotypical. The only problem is the way the story wrapped up. I don’t like rushed character development, and I dont like rushed endings. And the ending left me wanting more from the main character. I kinda felt that change was kinda realistic , with all the baggage the character was dealing with I feel like I wanted to get to know the “new” main character more. What I mean by that is I wanted to see them in their new form. But maybe I should just be satisfied with the ending and come up with something inside my mind. Sometimes (unlike the MCU) books just end and that’s good thing. So if you like books with good laughs, embarrassing moments, lovable characters, many diverse characters(including poc and LGBTQ+), heartfelt moments, Great characters growth. Then this is the book for you enjoy. 
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