Name: Wrecked
Rating: 3.533333333333333 (15 reviews)
ISBN: 9781616206246

Maria Padian

"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited"--Title page verso.

Wrecked

Maggie Gordon

In the past few years, there's been some excellent books for the teenage crowd released dealing with this complex topic. Wrecked is a fantastic addition as it gives readers something new. The main character is not the person who was raped, Jenny. Instead, the narrative is split between Haley, Jenny's roommate, and Richard, one of the men living at the house where Jenny was assaulted. Padian very realistically showcases the different types of responses people have to sexual assault. She doesn't shy away from the fact that people aren't always super understanding, and the learning process of how to respond and understand these situations is difficult. This is not a story about the perfect response to sexual assault, but it is a careful examination of how ordinary students can struggle to respond appropriately, and the realities and inadequacies of dealing with sexual assault on university campuses.

The weakest point of this book is the fact that it tries to combine a romance with the sexual assault plot. It doesn't feel offensive or hurtful, it's just a bit of an awkward combo.

Jessica 

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  As a note, a printed galley of this novel was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.


Let's start right off the bat with the topic at hand the trigger warning that is laying in the central plot. Wrecked tackles the subject of rape. This will not be for everyone. I need to lay that out there for my readers. Because, it is a sensitive topic. Remember, as always, to look into the novel and protect yourself from triggering any memories. Although it tackles the topic, it is not in the usual way--the story is not narrated by the victim, instead, it's a bit of an outsiders view of the aftermath.

That being said, Maria Padian has a realistic way of approaching the topic and breathes a life into her story that makes you feel deeply from page one until the end. It's deep, it's a bit of a painful experience, there's humor and it just remains true to itself in a way that most novels cannot manage. Wrecked isn't an after school special but a frank look into the characters' we meet and their lives. You look into the community of a college and the all-too-real look at sexual assault. 

Continued: BOOKEDJ

Genesis (@whisperingchapters)

This 3.5 review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.

I'm upset with this book but not because of the story. I'm upset because it's actually how it is in real life. And it's frustrating to think that colleges make decisions that aren't good just to keep their reputation safe. It's disgusting. Maria Padian shed so much light to this matter. It showed through her writing that she did a lot of research for this story. I learned a lot about the legal actions when it comes to assaults in colleges and how they handle it.

I was disappointed when it came to what really happened because it wasn't explained more. I feel like there were holes in the story so I was left a little bit confused.

Overall, Wrecked is a very eye-opening and heart-wrenching story on assault in colleges and how colleges handle these cases. Event though the setting counts for this story to be New Adult, I find that it's also great for readers of 15 and above.


I received an eARC and ARC from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.

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