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From the award-winning author of Some Boys comes an unflinching examination of rape culture that delves into a family torn apart by sexual assault.It's been two years since the night that changed Ashley's life. Two years since she was raped by her brother's teammate. And a year since she sat in a court and watched as he was given a slap on the wrist sentence. But the years have done nothing to stop the pain.It's been two years of hell for Derek. His family is totally messed up and he and his sister are barely speaking. He knows he handled it all wrong. Now at college, he has to come to terms with what happened, and the rape culture that he was inadvertently a part of that destroyed his sister's life. When it all comes to head at Thanksgiving, Derek and Ashley have to decide if their relationship is able to be saved.
About the Author
Patty Blount grew up quiet and frequently overlooked in Queens, NY, but found her voice writing smart and strong characters willing to fight for what's right. Today, she's the award-winning author of edgy, realistic, gut-wrenching contemporary and young adult romance. Still a bit introverted, she gets lost often, eats way too much chocolate, and tends to develop mad, passionate crushes on fictional characters. Let's be real; Patty's not nearly as cool as her characters, but she is a solid supporter of women's rights and loves delivering school presentations. Patty is best known for her internet issues novels, including SEND, a 2012 Junior Library Guild Fall Pick, and her #meToo novels, including SOME BOYS, a 2015 CLMP Firecracker Award Winner and RWA Rita Finalist, and SOMEONE I USED TO KNOW, a double 2019 YARWA Athena Award Winner. Visit her website at pattyblount.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter. She blogs at YA Outside the Lines and is also active on Twitter and Facebook. She loves hearing from readers, especially when they tell her she's cool (even though she knows it's not true) , and is easily bribed with chocolate. Never underestimate the power of chocolate.
