Kat is alone with a secret she doesn't want to keep but can't risk telling. A victim of longtime sexual abuse at the hands of her family's trusted friend, Kat is torn between trying to protect herself and safeguarding her little sister, whom she fears might be next.
How it feels
MoodBittersweet
Emotional toneUnflinching
How it reads
Plot intensityCharacter driven
Character focusSingle leadSmall ensembleLarge ensemble
ComplexityLayered
Worth knowing
Written forMiddle grade
When and where
ThemesFamily
Content notes
No content notes without spoilers.
- Sexual assaultmoderateunreviewed
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