Gravity
Reviewer name:
Brittany Baum
Library:
Graduate Assistant for USF's School of Information
Book title:
Gravity
Author:
Sarah Deming
Genre/Format:
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
More book description:
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Targeted age group:
Young Adult
Star rating:
(4/5)
Book pitch:
Gravity "Doomsday" Delgado is a female boxer with Olympic aspirations. Abused at home, she's learned to fight her demons in the ring. But as life’s complications throw more punches back, Gravity must stay true to herself is she's going to have any chance of achieving her dreams.
I would recommend this book to readers who:
If you're looking for girl power, Gravity is your girl, and this is your novel. Perfect for those on the fringe who don't fit the model of what their dream is "supposed" to look like.
My favorite part was:
Deming does an excellent job describing the fight scenes in the ring. Readers will feel as if they are watching a live match unfold from the pages, which adds to the drama of the scene.
If I could change one thing, it would be:
It would have been nice to see more flashbacks of her mother before the abuse begins to add greater depth to her character.
