"Bruised" by Angel Pean follows the emotional journey of a young woman grappling with the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship. As she navigates the complexities of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, she learns to confront her vulnerabilities and reclaim her identity. Set against a backdrop of deep friendships and challenging family dynamics, the protagonist encounters moments of pain and healing that ultimately lead her to a newfound strength. Through a blend of poignant reflections and gripping scenarios, "Bruised" captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of embracing one's scars. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Tantor Audio .

Tanya Boteju is an English teacher and writer living on unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver, Canada). She believes feminism, diversity, committed educators, sassy students, and hot mugs of tea will save the day. She is also grateful for her patient wife who builds her many bookshelves! Tanya may have been a drag king in her well-spent youth and knows that the queer community is full of magic and wonder. With Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens, she hopes she's brought some of that magic to those who need it most.