The Female of the Species – Mindy McGinnis – Katherine Tegen Books – Published 20 September 2016Īlex Craft knows how to kill someone. When a sudden opportunity arises, Hadley decides to create some of her own justice and plans to go after each of the boys who hurt her friend. She has to see the four boys in her classroom everyday as the four of them were never charged. Hadley is left with a drowning sense of grief and guilt. A few months later, Magda is dead, having taken her own life. Hadley’s best friend Magda was raped by four classmates. Vigilante – Kady Cross – Harlequin Teen – Published 28 March 2017 Forced to confront the people and memories of that night, Grace starts to uncover the details of what happened -but the truth is something she never expected. But returning to the house that has so many fond memories of summers spent with her dad also brings back memories of the night that changed everything for Grace. Since her father died, Grace has been living in foster care, waiting for her uncle to finally claim her and bring her home to the town of New Harbor. Grace’s life has been thrown into chaos – but she’s been living that reality for two years. The Leading Edge of Now – Marci Lyn Curtis – Kids Can Press – Published 4 September 2018 Here is an updated list (June 2019) of recent and important young adult novels that feature characters who are survivors of sexual assault. Sexual assault is a heart-wrenching topic, but it is an important topic to raise with teens, bringing awareness and understanding.
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