Freshman Melinda becomes isolated after calling police at a party where she was raped; she processes trauma through silence and art class.
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Freshman Melinda becomes isolated after calling police at a party where she was raped; she processes trauma through silence and art class.
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"Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows that this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless, outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. As time passes, she becomes increasingly isolated and practically stops talking altogether. Only her art class offers any solace, and is is thro...
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Sexual content
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Central plot revolves around rape and its aftermath; no graphic on-page consensual sex depicted.
Violence & gore
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Rape occurs off-page; later violent confrontation with assailant; no gore or torture.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity such as bitch, hell, damn.
Substance use
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Teen drinking referenced at the party where assault occurs; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Explores social silence, bullying, and the need to speak against injustice.
Self-harm / suicide
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Protagonist scratches wrist with paperclip; references suicidal thoughts and depression.
Abuse & suffering
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Central sexual assault, trauma aftermath, bullying, and isolation drive the narrative.
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