Blind Spot

‘Blind Spot is a raw and honest depiction of adolescence in Australia, with all the joys, agonies and consequences that come with it. This is a compelling and emotional tale of feeling broken, of aching to put yourself back together, and wondering if it will ever truly be possible. Robyn Dennison’s writing is razor-sharp and nuanced, perfectly capturing the emotion, restlessness and ambivalence of youth. Blind Spot is a bold debut that doesn’t shy away from the brutal realities of growing up. A brilliant read.’ * Holden Sheppard * ‘A sophisticated, challenging novel that explores themes of personal responsibility alongside a duty of care for others…Dennison writes Dale with great depth and empathy…A compelling, important novel for young people.’ * Books+Publishing * ‘Vulnerable and compelling, and I particularly enjoyed the relaxed treatment of queerness (no traumatic ‘coming out’ story or bullying narrative), as well as the sensitive and introverted narration inside the mind of a teenage boy.’ * Writing NSW * ‘An honest, authentic and compelling insight into the complexity of [Dale’s] life…You won’t be able to put this book down.’ * ReadPlus * ‘A raw and unflinching depiction of teenage life with some heavy hitting, complex issues. It’s a hard read, but one that I struggled to put down…It’s an impressive debut, full of empathy, raw and gritty, and not afraid to tackle the big issues.’ * NZ Booklovers * ‘Blind Spot provides the reader with warm and relaxed representations of queer relationships, positive demonstrations of consent and healthy relationships, and a cast of nuanced, dynamic, and complex characters.’ * VATE YA Book Stack *