The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom, Allison L. Bitz
The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom, Allison L. Bitz
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The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom

Author: Allison L. Bitz

Narrator: Joy Nash

Unabridged: 9 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/02/2023

Synopsis

A bright and fun fat-positive YA novel about learning how to express yourself when what has always defined you is no longer an option. Perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Emma Lord.Bridget Bloom’s out-of-this-world voice is the perfect fit for center stage. When Bridget’s admitted to Richard James Academy, a college prep boarding school with a prestigious music program—where heartthrob Duke Ericson attends—all her dreams are on track to come true: leave the hometown where she’s never belonged, fall in love, and launch her Broadway career.But upon arriving at the academy, she learns that due to her low music theory scores, she’s not eligible to perform or earn the sponsorship she needs to afford the tuition. Worst of all, Dean of Students Octavia Lawless, the one person with the power to reverse the decision, challenges her to work on her humility . . . by not singing at all.Without her voice, Bridget will have to get out of her comfort zone and find a new way to shine. Good thing she is unstoppable!From debut author Allison L. Bitz comes a coming-of-age story of self-discovery, humility, friendship, and love.

About Allison L. Bitz

Allison L. Bitz is the award-winning author of The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom and Three Things About Emmy Crawford. She hails from Lincoln, Nebraska, where she lives with her spouse and two kids. Her superpower is empathy, and she’s been known to have resting tell-me-your-life-story face. Allison holds a PhD in counseling psychology and has worked as a licensed psychologist since 2012. When she’s not working on a novel or counseling, Allison is more than likely writing a song, getting riled up about something political, or trying to track down a pastry to enjoy with her coffee. She has a soft spot for rescue animals, which are vying for species majority in her home (two perfect dogs, two ornery cats). You can learn more about Allison at allisonlbitz-author.com or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @AllisonLBitz. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bethany on April 17, 2023

Bridget Bloom is made for musical theater. She has the voice. She has the skills. She has the talent. She has the confidence. But she is lacking in her knowledge of music theory. And she doesn’t find out how much that knowledge is necessary until she arrives on campus at a prestigious college preparat......more

Goodreads review by kate on May 20, 2023

The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom is story that brims with joy, ambition and passion from beginning til end. The discussions and attitudes surrounding Bridget’s size made my heart sing with happiness and hope. It’s hard to put into words just how powerful some of the scenes were (in particular the scene......more

Goodreads review by Beena on May 11, 2023

This book was the perfect coming of age story. I didn't know what to expect when I picked it up, but I could not put it down once I began reading. Bridget was so real, I felt my younger and current self connect with her character in a really meaningful way. I loved all the characters! Each one had a......more

Goodreads review by Megan on May 31, 2023

Thank you Harper360YA for an early copy of this book! Bridget Bloom and her out-of-this-world voice are the perfect fit for center stage. When Bridget is admitted to Richard James Academy, a college prep boarding school with a prestigious music program - that heartthrob Duke Ericson attends - all her......more

Goodreads review by Laura on June 16, 2023

Bridget Venus Bloom. A super joyful and confident individual who has just moved to Richard James Academy to embark on a journey that will ultimately start off her musical career. However, once she arrives, she is informed that while she passed the audition with flying colours, she failed the relevan......more

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