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, Brontë, 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 … determined to get to the bottom of The Bruiser’s reputation, even if it means gearing up for a fight. Brontë, on the other hand, thinks there’s something special underneath that tough exterior. And she’s right…but neither she nor Tennyson is prepared for the truth of what lies below the surface. Told through Tennyson, Brontë, 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.
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Such an interesting concept. I picked this one up because I really enjoyed the Scythe trilogy, and I am now even more impressed with Neal Shusterman’s creativity.
I almost didn’t finish the book, because the beginning led me to believe this would just be another high school drama. I’m so glad I kept going, though–I’ve never read anything like …
I read Bruiser when it first came out and still remember it after reading at least 100 books a year. Wonderful, original, unforgettable book. Highly recommended.
I have read the Unwind series by Neal Shusterman and was told by my daughter that I would enjoy this one as well. It was definitely very different from the Unwind books, but it was also very good.
Brewster is a boy who has a “gift” that people don’t really understand and most don’t know about. It’s taken advantage of by someone close to him …
This book was very interesting I liked the flow and I liked the plot .