Many people would still have blamed her for ruining the golden boy's future, for sabotaging the lacrosse team.
The end! No way this blew over that much that quickly. I think the scene where two of the girls in school said they believed her and thought she was fierce was much more realistic and effective. But it feels like she needs the romance to truly heal. Why the focus on the romance? OK, so rape victims don't somehow lose a desire for a loving relationship. I get that authors don't always have a say over the tag lines and descriptions. Unlike what Ian says, she does not need a guy who "get's her." She needs people who believe in her and support her. Let's start with the tag line: "But one boy can mend it." Ugh!!!! So the wrong message! Grace doesn't need a boy to mend it. It's good to see that parents in YA books can be positively involved in their children's lives. Ian's dad was amazing! Grace's mom was incredibly supportive. Who wants to believe that their best friend is a rapist? What girl wants to face the fact that they could just as easily have been the victim? It's easier to try to find a reason why it was her, to assign blame. They have their own issues to come to terms with. Family and friends don't always react well. I like the way this book shows how the rape of someone you love can really affect other people. I liked that Grace refuses to run, though as others have pointed out, that's not an option for most victims. I really loved Grace's analysis of The Taming of the Shrew in het literature class! There are some really important messages here. This book definitely shines a light on rape culture in our society. Great portrayal of what rape victims face.
But there are some problems with it, too.
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