Alex As Well

`Brugman's beautiful writing offers a startlingly accurate portrayal of teenage life and is a remarkable exploration of gender and sexuality. In typical Brugman style, Alex as Well tackles its subject matter with fearless honesty as well as with strong insight and a delightful sense of humour...Readers of authors such as John Green will devour this YA novel.' 4 stars * Junior Bookseller & Publisher *
'Confronting, thought-provoking and often surprisingly amusing, Alex as Well is an amazingly powerful story of a young woman in conflict as she struggles to establish her identity within her family, friendships, community and, most importantly, within herself.' -- Kids Book Review
'Brugman successfully depicts Alex as a strong, unique character not defined by her problems...original, thought-provoking and rich in memorable characters and scenarios.' * Magpies Magazine *
'A beautiful novel: one that rattles you and raises questions...Brugman deals with the controversial and confusing topic with understanding and gives Alex a strong voice that has the potential to give young adult readers a new perspective. Her writing is far and simple yet evocative.' * Courier Mail *
'Brugman is to be congratulated on the tender care and leavening humour she has brought to an important and potentially confronting subject.' * Adelaide Advertiser *
'Brutally honest and at times sad, happy, funny, perceptive, human and compulsive. You will not forget this novel in a hurry.' * Weekend Press, NZ *
'This confronting coming-of-age novel highlights the need for sexual tolerance and understanding, and that we should all have the right to choose who we are.' * Age *