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Praise for BRUISED:
STARRED REVIEW
Offering psychological drama and an introduction to a martial-arts code of behavior, the book has a meaningful message about power, control, and the internal bruises carried by victims.
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Her story is compelling, and readers will stick with her as new insights bring about a believable shift in her behavior…This distinctive debut will be appreciated by fans of contemporary fiction.
—Kirkus Reviews
This layered first novel explores the aftereffects of the trauma, convincingly depicting why Imogen blames herself for a situation over which she had no control. Skilton also sensitively depicts the bond and tentative romance that develops between Imogen and Ricky. The main story line about Imogen’s struggle to come to terms with what she did (and did not do) is nuanced and honest.
—Horn Book
A powerful, gripping portrait of one girl's struggle to survive a violent tragedy. Sarah Skilton brings her heroine to a place of self-forgiveness and healing with extraordinary realism and humanity. - Mariah Fredericks, author of The Girl in the Park
The kind of book that keeps you up late at night and lingers long after you've turned the last page... I loved everything about it. - Trish Doller, author of Something Like Normal
Raw and real... This beautiful book shows the true power of sports. - Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan
Seamlessly written in the utterly believable voice of 16 year old Imogen, Bruised is a poignant look at a family groping to come together; an offbeat romance with charm and heat; and a heart-rending but ultimately triumphant story of a girl reclaiming her life. Completely absorbing! - Ann Stampler, author of Where it Began
Offering psychological drama and an introduction to a martial-arts code of behavior, the book has a meaningful message about power, control, and the internal bruises carried by victims.
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Her story is compelling, and readers will stick with her as new insights bring about a believable shift in her behavior…This distinctive debut will be appreciated by fans of contemporary fiction.
—Kirkus Reviews
This layered first novel explores the aftereffects of the trauma, convincingly depicting why Imogen blames herself for a situation over which she had no control. Skilton also sensitively depicts the bond and tentative romance that develops between Imogen and Ricky. The main story line about Imogen’s struggle to come to terms with what she did (and did not do) is nuanced and honest.
—Horn Book
A powerful, gripping portrait of one girl's struggle to survive a violent tragedy. Sarah Skilton brings her heroine to a place of self-forgiveness and healing with extraordinary realism and humanity. - Mariah Fredericks, author of The Girl in the Park
The kind of book that keeps you up late at night and lingers long after you've turned the last page... I loved everything about it. - Trish Doller, author of Something Like Normal
Raw and real... This beautiful book shows the true power of sports. - Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan
Seamlessly written in the utterly believable voice of 16 year old Imogen, Bruised is a poignant look at a family groping to come together; an offbeat romance with charm and heat; and a heart-rending but ultimately triumphant story of a girl reclaiming her life. Completely absorbing! - Ann Stampler, author of Where it Began
