Listen free for 30 days

Listen with offer

$0.00 for first 30 days

Try for £0.00
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.
The New David Espinoza cover art

The New David Espinoza

By: Fred Aceves
Narrated by: Christian Barillas
Try for £0.00

£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Buy Now for £12.99

Buy Now for £12.99

Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.
activate_primeday_promo_in_buybox_DT

Listeners also enjoyed...

 Mouthful cover art
Boston Classics Box Set, Volume One cover art
Heartbreakers and Fakers cover art
They Told Me I Was Everything cover art
Our Finest Hour cover art
Last Chance Books cover art
Spruce Texas Romance Box Set cover art
Before Ryan Was Mine cover art
The Girl I Was cover art
Wrecking Ball cover art
Behind the Messages cover art
Fake Crowne cover art
The Best Laid Plans cover art
Becoming a Queen cover art
Invisible Boys cover art
Boyfriend cover art

Summary

This story from the acclaimed author of The Closest I’ve Come unflinchingly examines steroid abuse and male body dysmorphia. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Matt de la Peña.

David Espinoza is tired of being messed with. When a video of him getting knocked down by a bully’s slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up - do what it takes to become a man - and wow everyone when school starts again the fall.

Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym that’s full of bodybuilders. Frustrated with his slow progress, his life eventually becomes all about his muscle gains. As it says on the Iron Life wall, What does not kill me makes me stronger.

As David falls into the dark side of the bodybuilding world, pursuing his ideal body at all costs, he’ll have to grapple with the fact that it could actually cost him everything.

A Chicago Public Library Best Teen Fiction Selection
©2020 Fred Aceves (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
Bullying Physical & Emotional Abuse Depression & Mental Health Racism & Discrimination
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about The New David Espinoza

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    0
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    0
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Christopher

Enhanced Immersion: A Tale Narrated by Christian

I was thrilled to discover that this book was also available in audiobook format, narrated by the talented Christian Barillas. The audio rendition significantly enhanced my reading experience, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the storyline. Christian's narration was not only clear and expressive but also adept at conveying the emotions of the characters in each scene. I appreciated how he differentiated each character by giving them a unique voice, adding depth and authenticity to the storytelling.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!