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Raw Blue
Raw Blue | Kirsty Eagar
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Award-winning novelby Kirsty Eagar, author of Saltwater Vampires and Night Beach. Raw Blue was awardedthe 2010 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards Young Adult Fiction prize. Readersof Tim Winton's Breathwill be drawn to Raw Blue, an achingly beautiful young adult novel set in Sydney's northern beaches.Winner of the 2010 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, it is a haunting storyabout finding your passion in life. Carly has dropped out of uni to spend her days surfing and her nights working as a cook in a Manly cafe. Surfing is the one thing she loves doing ... and the only thing that helps her stop thinking about what happened two years ago. Then she meets Ryan and Carly has to decide.Will shelet the past bury her? Orcan shelet go of her anger and shame, and find the courage to be happy? Check out Kirsty Eagar'swebsite at www.kirstyeagar.com,and read herblogto find out about her thoughts on books, writing, music, surfing, and finding inspiration, or visit betweenthelines.com.au -the destination for Young Adult books. Praise for Raw Blue: 'Kirsty Eagar's fearless Raw Blue, a story of regeneration set on Sydney's northern beaches, is much more than just a promising debut: this one delivers.' Australian Book Review Best Books of 2009: Critics' Choices 'Kirsty Eagar's first novel explores dark territory with skill and sensitivity.' The Age 'An emotionally rich and powerful first novel.' Canberra Times 'If you only read one book this year ... it should be Kirsty Eagar's Raw Blue one of those kept-me-up-all-night novels that stays in your bones and sings in your ears long after you've finished it. It wouldn't be out of place next to Tim Winton's Breath, except this is the ocean as healer, not as an object to be conquered, or the site of self-destruction, of risk. The images crackle, the lines are full of the poetry of observation, the story is searing, gutting, beautiful. This should be compulsory reading for all teenagers especially boys.' julialawrinson.livejournal.com 'This is a psychologically intense novel that involves even non-surfing readers in the release Carly feels when conquering the waves we empathise with her in the long battle between desire and fear on the path to self-acceptance.' Magpies 'I read this book feverishly, desperate for a happy ending, and afterwards found it difficult to get Carly and the men who ride into her life out of my mind.' Newcastle Herald '[a] very moving book It's dark subject matter, but Eagar makes it uplifting.' Sunday Territorian 'A memorable first book by a writer who gives an honest approach to what young adults face growing up and growing wiser.' Woman's Day Read of the Week
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MarriedtoMrT
Raw Blue. Kirsty Eagar | Kirsty Eagar
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Last day of vacation for me and I spent it devouring this lovely, heart wrenching book. Anyone else take an extra day after a trip to recoup (if you can)? Husband went back to work, kids back to daycare, and I basked in the silence. I did make the mistake of checking my work email so I got a bit stressed but it will all still be there tomorrow! Tonight I hope to finally post reviews for all my vacation reads so sorry in advance if it gets spammy.

Soubhiville I always take an extra day when I get home to adjust and give the pets an extra snuggle! 7y
MarriedtoMrT @Soubhiville I had a cat attached to me all day! 7y
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MarriedtoMrT
Raw Blue. Kirsty Eagar | Kirsty Eagar
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"Rape is the perfect crime because the victim is the guilty one. I did not fight back; I did not say 'no'; I did not make a sound."

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Daughter-of-words 😢😢 7y
Chachic 💔 7y
Angieville 😭 7y
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MarriedtoMrT
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"Shame isn't a quiet grey cloud, shame is a drowning man who claws his way on top of you, scratching and tearing your skin, pushing you under the surface."

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MarriedtoMrT
Raw Blue. Kirsty Eagar | Kirsty Eagar
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I did it! I finished two books in vacation (not these two). I have a day and a half left and I'm hoping I can squeeze in one more. The above are the contenders. On one hand, it feels like the right setting to finally read Raw Blue BUT I know Raw Blue has the chance to gut me. When It's Real is the lighter option. 🤔 Maybe by some weird twist of fate and bending of time I can read both!

Chachic Raw Blue is amazing but heartwrenching! You have the edition that has such a pretty cover. I had the original Aussie edition and it wasn't as pretty. I need to read more #LoveOzYA titles. 7y
Angieville Do it. Raw Blue is worth it all. 7y
MarriedtoMrT @Angieville I went for brain candy for my last days but I have a 12 hour car ride tomorrow and I plan on Raw Blue keeping me company. 7y
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MarriedtoMrT
Raw Blue | Kirsty Eagar
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I almost forgot! My final Christmas present arrived today. I am really excited to finally get my hands on this one. I loved Eagar's Summer Skin.

Angieville Yes! I adore this one. 8y
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Angieville
Raw Blue | Kirsty Eagar
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Hannah doesn't look up when I come back outside, and she doesn't ask me who called either. But when I'm sitting down, flexing my feet and pointing them, eyes shut and face raised up to the sun, she says, "But you‘re happy, eh?‘
I blink at her, surprised. She‘s right.
My happiness is crunchy. Snapping, crackling and popping in the sun.

#booksofmylife

Chachic This edition is beautiful and perfect for the story.💖 8y
EloisaJames Great last line 8y
MarriedtoMrT We need Kirsty Eager in the US. I really enjoyed Summer Skin and I have Raw Blue on my list but I haven't bit the Book Depository bullet yet. 8y
Angieville @EloisaJames Isn't it? It's a beautiful book. 8y
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Linsey
Raw Blue | Kirsty Eagar
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This was an easy, if not a slow read which covered a sensitive issue. The narrative was easy and overall the read was both good and enjoyable. The author was new to me and I came across by chance, will definitely look out for other titles by her :)

MrBook Nice review 😊. Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay, I think you'll like it here 😎👍🏻. 8y
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