Osu: A Coming of Age Novel

An Empowering Book of Self-Acceptance and Resilience

De: Sensei Sarhn

Narrado por: Jane Harber

In the dojo, Olive discovers her empowering strength. Outside, she faces her greatest challenge.

Sixteen-year-old Olive has always been an outsider and when her family uproots her from the bustling city to sleepy Buxton, she's sure her life is over. That is, until she stumbles upon a local martial arts, karate school.

The dojo becomes Olive's sanctuary, and her natural talent catches everyone's eye—especially Boyan, the enigmatic adopted son of her sensei. As Olive and Boyan's connection deepens, she realises he's fighting battles of his own.

But just as Olive begins to find her footing, a devastating secret threatens everything she's built. Now, she must summon every ounce of her newfound strength to fight for her place in a world that seems determined to push her out.

Osu is a gripping, empowering coming-of-age-tale of self-acceptance, resilience, and the transformative power of finding where you belong.

In this unforgettable debut, Sensei Sarhn reminds us that the stories we tell ourselves can be our greatest enemy—or our most powerful ally.

2025 Wishing Shelf International Book Awards - Silver Winner in the category of 'Teens'

©2024 Sensei Sarhn (P)2025 Sensei Sarhn

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Sarhn compels Olive to rely on the emotional strength and discipline she's learned in karate to finally come to terms with who she is and who she can become, a sweet moment of victory that readers will relish being part of. Osu not only captures the struggles of adolescence—both silly and monumental—but also celebrates the victory of forging one's path."

- Publishers Weekly

What a great audiobook!

Inspiring, empowering, heartwarming, entertaining and at times funny!

A clean teen and young adult story that I feel will make a positive impact in this world.

A fantastic teen drama from 'Down under'

I really enjoyed diving into Aussie country life - The main character (heroine) starts to figure out who she really is, as she is thrown way out of her comfort zone and deals with the ups and downs of living far from the city. A great book for teens and beautifully narrated - If you like an Australian accent (and who doesn't), then you will really enjoy this listen.

I loved the character Olive!

My dad bought this audiobook for me. I listened all the way through, no stopping. I loved Olive! Hoping for the next one.

Great for teens, young adults & the not so young!

What a wonderfully entertaining, gripping story pack full with empowering life lessons for teens & young adults. Actually something for every age!

An engaging tale of martial arts, romance and courage.

OSU is an enjoyable story of Olive and her journey on the path of life and her introduction to martial arts. The story is well balanced, skillfully interweaving elements of family, new friendships and new responsibilities. The narrator presents the tale with a relaxed timbre that flows in harmony with the scope and tempo of the story. Overall, this a relatable tale of new beginnings, overcoming challenges and personal growth.