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The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Delia Bridges is striving to become the compassionate doctor she’s been unable to find in her journey to diagnose her excruciating period pain–but when a single rule-breaking incident jeopardizes her future, she must find a way to reclaim her dreams in this funny, period-positive novel.
High school senior Delia Bridges has the most amazing mom and sister, a killer GPA–and periods that are so painful they make her scream, pass out, and throw up. Though she doesn’t know it yet, Delia has endometriosis, an affliction plaguing millions of people that is notoriously difficult to diagnose.
Pain makes everything harder, but Delia is just one semester away from graduating from Stockwood Prep and pursuing her dream of becoming the kind of doctor she’s never had: one who takes her symptoms seriously. But when she breaks a rule for the first time ever and is caught using marijuana at school to manage her pain, Delia is expelled.
Her expulsion jeopardizes her college acceptance, her planned mentorship, and everything she had carefully planned for years. Without her academic success and no closer to a diagnosis, is Delia anything more than her period?
Awards and Honors
Junior Library Guild,
Gold Standard Selection
Booklist, Starred Review
Chicago Public Library
Best of the Best
Books for Teens, 2025
New York Public Library
Best Books for Teens, 2025
PRAISE
Booklist
Starred ReviewHeartfelt and hilarious, Toney’s frank and funny voice shines. Delia’s quest to figure out herself, her pain and her diagnosis is an emotional rollercoaster—much like chronic pain itself.
Tess Sharpe
NYT Bestselling AuthorThis was such an honest and relatable portrayal of issues that I have never seen in portrayed fiction before. I would highly recommend this to any teen or adult who has struggled with invisible illness, especially related to women’s health, or anyone interested in better understanding those struggles.
Reviewer
NetGalleyKirkus
Trade ReviewSchool Library Journal
Trade ReviewKelsey B. Toney’s “The Unexpected Consequences of Bleeding on a Tuesday” is a bold and refreshing YA novel that deftly balances humor and activism while tackling topics like endometriosis, chronic illness, and medical gaslighting. Through the story of Delia Bridges, Toney brings an often-overlooked conversation about invisible illnesses to the forefront, creating a validating and educational experience for readers.
Teacher
NetGalleyThe Bulletin
Trade ReviewThe best part of this story is that it gives hope to those who suffer and are not taken seriously by professionals. It’s a story pf perseverance! Hopefully the authenticity of the characters will foster compassion for those with medical conditions that can be embarrassing and uncontrollable.
Librarian
NetGalleyA funny, heart-wrenching, realistic look at navigating life with uncontrollable period pain.I loved the relationships between Delia and her sister, and Delia and Ruby as they picked up the pieces of a childhood friendship.If you have had a period or know someone who has had a period, you’ll want to pick up The Unexpected Consequences of Bleeding on a Tuesday.