Bronte and Tennyson are the fraternal twins (one boy/one girl) of two college English professors. Each chapter is titled with a new vocabulary word that their parents have drilled into them which set the tone for the readings. I, personally, love the vocab words! Bronte and Tennyson are distraught with their home life as they watch their parents relationship deteriorate, but things get even more tense when Bronte becomes romantically interested in a local boy everyone calls Bruiser. He is not an overly friendly young man, nor is he especially handsome, or even hygienic. He is named Bruiser for his hulking figure, but he also has unexplainable bruises and scars on much of his body. Bruiser mostly keeps to himself because for him it's dangerous to care about others.
You as a reader discover along with Bronte and Tennyson that Bruiser has a special gift that comforts those he loves, but ultimately brings him harm. Bronte see through all of Bruiser's tough exterior and he becomes entwined in her life and in that of her protective brother Tennyson. While Bruiser finds love and friendship, Bronte and Tennyson discover Bruiser's special gift to them. This is a fast paced book with chapters written in the alternating voices of Bronte, Tennyson, and in the poetic verse of Bruiser.
I loved this book, but was also disturbed by some of the sequences concerning Bruiser's violent uncle and guardian. So be forewarned some of those scenes are not for the faint of heart and are a little uncomfortable to read. But overall, I loved this book, even those few uncomfortable pages made this book a whole experience. I laughed, cried, and bit my nails while reading this book. It brought out so many emotions and thoughts about love and the sacrifices we make for those we love. This is a book that leaves you thinking and debating long after you have closed the last chapter. This is one of the best books of 2010 and a must read for all of you!
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