Product ReviewsDerby Girl by Shauna Cross (2007, Hardcover)

Fun and Vicious!

I bought this book because I've been getting more into roller derby lately. If you want real life, rules, strategy, and whatnot, I'd recommend "Rollergirl" instead, but if you're looking for something fun and quick, this is a great story. It's fun, funny, and interesting. The main characters are young, cool (although nobody else in their town gets them), and looking for a little bit of trouble. They're the girls you wished you were friends with in high school. You won't get a lot of detailed explanations as far as the roller derby bits go, so it could be slightly confusing for anyone unfamiliar with the sport, but the action is good, and the story is entertaining. It's like a cross between "Stargirl" and "Hairstyles of the Damned". It's a little shorter than I would have liked, but with the movie adaptation ("Whip It") in pre-production right now, there's a lot to look forward to in the near future.Read full review...