Lace up those skates because we are hitting the rink with Shauna Cross' 2007 novel Derby Girl and Drew Barrymore's 2009 directorial debut, Whip It.

In addition to focusing on female friendship, the texts are a celebration of roller derby, which is brought to life exceedingly well in the film!

The book is a very fast read that's totally fine, but we're slightly frustrated by Bliss as a boring protagonist, especially in comparison to Elliot Page's inspired lead performance in the film.

Plus: BINGO buses, sucky band boyfriends, daddy/daughter bonding and that stacked film cast (who look like they're having an absolute blast).

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Have something longer to say or a comment about banned book club? Email us at [email protected] or tweet us your responses before the following deadlines:

• May 19: Go Ask Alice by Anonymous
• June 23: Wetlands by Charlotte Roche

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