‘A compelling story, powerfully told.’ 
Nick Earls
 
‘Belinda Jeffrey's first novel Brown Skin Blue for young adult readers is a tale chosen by many in the book industry as one to watch.’
Courier-Mail
 
‘From the very first subdued but loaded sentence, Jeffrey reels in her audience. The tone is bold, startling and brave ... a powerful contribution to juvenile fiction.’
Australian Book Review
 
‘Befitting the enormity of the story and its setting, the ending of Brown Skin Blue is intense ... it gives a good mix of resolution, hope and the recognition of more challenges to come.’
Sydney Morning Herald

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‘With mesmerising yet austere prose, strong characters, and a tangible sense of place, Jeffrey's novel is compelling Australian fiction.’
Age ‘Pick-of-the-Week’
 
‘Jeffrey evokes the sights, sounds and smells of the river setting in exquisite detail.’
SA Life
 
‘Jeffrey’s exquisite text sweeps us away, like an old tinnie on the river in a flood. I couldn’t put it down.’
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‘I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, almost reading it in one sitting … highly recommended for young teens and older looking for a reflective, character-driven story.’
Kids Book Review
 
‘A beautifully written story about a girl, her family and her first love. I found it very bittersweet and it's a story that will definitely stick with me. I would recommend this to all contemporary YA fans and I am really keen to read more of Belinda's work.’
VeganYANerds Blog
 
‘Ruby is endearing and gorgeous and your heart breaks for her.’
Steph Bowe’s Hey! Teenager of the Year Blog

‘This was my first Belinda Jeffrey novel and I am already looking for further books book by this Australian author.’
Reading Upside Down Blog
 
‘Jeffrey creates strong characters. Ruby is every teenager longing for true love. Only the most cynical reader will be able to avoid shedding a tear.’
Magpies
 
‘An exceptionally well crafted and graceful novel, and worthwhile story for middle to upper teenage girls.’
Magpies
 
‘A sublime novel. Every teenager will identify with the way Ruby feels and deals with her loneliness, isolation and awkwardness.’
Readalert, State Library of Victoria
 
‘An interesting and textured novel. If you like Sue Lawson, and even most fans of Melina Marchetta should enjoy this.’
Perth YA Fans Unite blog
 
‘A memorable and compelling novel which should not be missed.’
Courier-Mail
 
‘Jeffrey’s sweet Young Adult novel follows threads begun in Brown Skin Blue (2009) and Big River, Little Fish (2010) and continues her sympathy for teenage characters facing abandonment and loss, surrounded and comforted by nature.’
Australian Book Review

‘Jeffrey stitches together the stories of three generations of women in a character-driven, well-written tale.’
Sun Herald
 
‘A beautifully-written work of Australian fiction for young adults.’
Bookity Boo Blog
 
‘This is a moving story for teenagers.’
Reading Time

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