Braced by Alyson Gerber

Braced

Alyson Gerber

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

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The first contemporary novel about a disease that bends the lives of ten percent of all teenagers: scoliosis.Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She's finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best friends make ever...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
lighthearted 57%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
informative 21%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.9

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