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Bruiser
Bruiser | Neal Shusterman
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New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman delivers a suspenseful and thrilling novel that's perfect for fans of Unwind and UnWholly.Tennyson is not surprised, really, when his family begins to fall apart, or when his twin sister, Bront, starts dating the misunderstood bully, Brewster (or The Bruiser, as the entire high school calls him). Tennyson is determined to get to the bottom of The Bruiser's reputation, even if it means gearing up for a fight. Bront, on the other hand, thinks there's something special underneath that tough exterior. And she's rightbut neither she nor Tennyson is prepared for the truth of what lies below the surface. Told through Tennyson, Bront, and Bruiser's points of view, this dark, twisting novel explores friendship, family, and the sacrifices we make for the people we love.Bruiser was named to the Texas Lone Star Reading List, among many other state lists, and was selected as a Book Page Top Ten Book of the Year, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, and a Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice.Supports the Common Core State Standards
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AmandaBlaze
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A good start to the #20in4 #Readathon. The book was well-written and engaging. At its core, it's a story of love and pain. I enjoyed all the characters. Uncle Hoyt made it easy to hate him.
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Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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jeannasser
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Y‘all remember the show Beverly Hills 90210, right? Well if you like that show (especially the early high school seasons) you‘re gonna like this book without a doubt. I never would‘ve seen a book like this coming from Neal. It‘s a contemporary coming of age story with “fantasy”elements. Are these the best characters Neal has birthed? No, but i felt connected to every single one. Another book by Neal Shusterman I love? Doesn‘t surprise me. +

jeannasser This book kept me unsettled and feeling every emotion these characters were going through. It‘s almost as if I was Brew throughout this whole story, feeling every character‘s pain. I also loved the multiple first person POVs and how each one sounded unique. I also loved the idea of making Brew‘s chapters look like something straight out of an centuries-old epic poem. I recommend this book if you want a heart wrenching relatively short read 2y
jeannasser I personally don‘t think Cody needed a POV. While I do like how Neal modified the writing to make it sound childlike I feel like it added nothing to the story and I rolled my eyes every time his name showed up as a chapter heading. The part where Uncle Hoyt beats him up was heartbreaking though. Also I kind of predicted that something was gonna happen to Brew eventually so I didn‘t get too teary-eyed when he almost died. 2y
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jeannasser
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#currentlyreading
Started this today. So far yet another enjoyable read from my second favorite author. This man never misses. Have y‘all read this?

#nealshusterman #bruiser

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Nalbuque
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This was great and it will give you so so much to think about. Engaging story with a plot that felt very original and well constructed.

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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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Neal Shusterman wrote this, so do I really need to say more? It‘s a fantastic premise well-executed. Highly recommend!

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Eggs
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It was a great ride

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Abby2
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Great story. So much to think about. Really loved it

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beyondbookish
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Picked this up from the library today!! 📚

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callunakeep
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Could NOT put this down! I laughed, I cried (Literally. Twice. Real tears.). I was overwhelmed by both indescribable beauty & despicable ugliness. This book portrays humanity at it's best and it's worst and is an amazing example of why, at 46 years of age, I still read YA books!

Megabooks It is amazing! I would spend more time in their world! 8y
Megabooks Also I love when he lets his grandfather die. It's sad but redeeming. 8y
callunakeep @Ebooksandcooks I Know right!! I was totally rooting for Brewster at that moment and silently cheered when he walked out of range....but then I got a little weepy because I could only imagine the inner conflict and turmoil that would cause for him! 8y
Megabooks I know! Have you read this one? It won the National Book Award. It's awesome, too. Definitely reading more from this author! 8y
callunakeep @Ebooksandcooks I have not read that, but it is on my TBR now, thank you!! This was my first book by Schuster, I am eager to read more by him! 8y
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callunakeep
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Oh my gosh! About 60% through and am just completely sucked in, heart and soul! This book is so very much more than I had expected it to be!

StephTKO Is it anything like Unwind? 8y
callunakeep @StephTKO I have not read Unwind...but I just read the synopsis (I want to read it and the whole series 😝 More books added to my TBR). Bruiser is not sci-fi nor dystopian, it takes place in the here and now. It is written in the first person from the points of view of the four main characters. 8y
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callunakeep
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Next up on the audio front. Love the names of the main characters: Bronte and Tennyson! 🤓

CaitlinSiem This book kind of gutted me. Loved it. 8y
Megabooks Oh this book is gorgeous! Enjoy! 8y
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callunakeep
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Daily Deal at Audible today...for $2.95 I'll give it a try!

DiruVamp Love the characters names 👍🏻 8y
Megabooks I read it and enjoyed it very much! 8y
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