A novel-in-verse about a teen's survival of sexual assault, this is a masterfully written book. The verse/transcript/journal entry format works well for this story and gives us context of what's happening with the trial while also putting us in Amina's head. The audiobook, which is read by the author, is wonderfully done, really pulling you into the story.

As the protagonist, Amina is well-developed, but so were the side characters. She has arguments with her best friend and her boyfriend, and both of them are also fully realized characters. We also get to explore her complex relationship with her dad, which has just grown strained after her mother's death. There are so many emotions explored and packed into this book, which just goes to show that novels-in-verse can be just as impactful.