This harrowing, and ultimately hopeful novel in verse sensitively
depicts a girl's journey through the aftermath of abuse. One day after
school, on the couch in the basement, Tori's uncle did something bad.
Afterward, Tori tells her mom. Even though telling was a brave thing to
do, her mom still doesn't believe her at first. Her grandma still takes
his side. And Tori doesn't want anyone else--even her best friend--to
know what happened.
Now Tori finds herself battling mixed emotions--anger, shame, and
sadness--as she deals with the trauma. But with the help of her mom, her
little sister, her best friend, and others, can Tori find a way to have
the last word?
From debut author Sonja K. Solter comes a heartbreaking yet powerful
novel that will strike a chord with readers of Jacqueline Woodson and
Tony Abbott.