Books like Someone I used to know by Patty Blount
Someone I Used to Know tells the story of Ashley, a high‑school student whose life is upended after a traumatic assault by her brother’s friend. Two years later, she must decide whether to face the rapist again, who has recently been released from prison. The novel explores the emotional challenges of healing, the complexities of school life, and the struggle for true justice.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patty Blount
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