In this YA contemporary novel from bestselling author Nancy Rue, the
issues of abuse and its emotional effects are explored as Bryn O'Connor
struggles to find her voice while many of her one-time friends doubt
she's telling the truth and her ex-boyfriend won't let go of their
past.
Bryn has learned to keep her mouth shut. But when a trip to the hospital
following a car accident reveals bruises and injuries inflicted by her
boyfriend days and months before, her biggest secret is unwillingly
unleashed. And though a restraining order is meant to keep her safe from
Preston, it seems nothing can protect her from her supposed friends, who
refuse to believe Preston is capable of such violence and look to punish
her for what happened to him. Making Bryn wonder if finally telling the
truth only made things worse.
The stress and loneliness leaves Bryn feeling crazy--especially when it
seems like the leather book she picked up at the hospital is reading her
thoughts. It doesn't help that her visiting grandma, Mim, is convinced
surfing lessons and homemade Mexican food will somehow help Bryn regain
control and focus away from the bullying messages pinging her phone.
Though when Preston breaks the restraining order yet again, and a trial
date looms, it's clear the only way out of the tsunami that is her life
is to charge in and take control of the waves around her.
Boyfriends, Burritos & an Ocean of Trouble:
- uses a fictional setting to explore the real-life issues of abuse and
quieted voices young women face
- delves into the concepts of finding your voice, overcoming difficult
circumstances, and working past feelings of self-blame
- provides an inspirational message for those dealing with tough
circumstances
- is the second book in the Real Life series, but can be read as a
stand-alone novel
