RAPE GIRL

Author:  Alina Klein
Published By: Namelos
Age Recommended:  YA
Rating: 5
Blog For: GMTA

Review:

"Rape Girl" by Alina Klein was definitely hard for me to read.  To know that
this has happened is really saddening...however, we are all left to think that
maybe there  is help out their  for the victims.  I would say that this book is a worth reading book that needs to be discussed with the teens.  I really liked how this victim Valerie narrated this information of how she was raped after a party in her own house by a guy she liked.

"Rape Girl" was very well written showing Valerie's reactions.... also the reactions of those around her and even undergoing stages of post traumatic shock...which lead to disbelief, depression and guilt.  Returning to school didn't help her much however,  the support therapy group was able to help  her come out of her shell.  Thank God Valerie had support from her mom, brother(Sam), a friend... Sandrina..Valerie's support therapy group, and Mrs. Gimli.

By this author letting us know "that she herself was raped as a teenager and by
reporting this heinous crime inflicted on her, another five girls also found the
courage to follow suit and come forward with similar stories." WoW!  I definitely
believe she knows what she is talking about. And due to Ms. Klein deliverance to
us you are made to understand why Valerie was so ashamed and blamed herself. I didn't like the treatment that Valerie had to go through.  I thought it was so sad... of all of those who sided with her attacker...even the principle and even those bullying Valerie. They just thought she was lying...trying to get attention for herself. WoW!   Now, I will stop here and simply say you must pick up "Rape Girl" and see for yourself how this turns out. 

This was a hard read for me...being told to always do the right thing and seeing this was not the case for this young lady.  It was like one her Valerie's teacher said."rape is the only crime in which the victim has to prove her innocence"..how sad  is this!


I believe this fast paced novel is just what is needed for our teens and I would recommend ..."Rape Girl" to all the YA understanding that NO means NO!