Christa Desir

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Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references.; After his gilfriend, Ani, is assaulted at a party, Ben must figure out how he can help her to heal, if he can help her at all--; Provided by publisher.. Publisher Marketing: In a single night, Ani's life was torn to shreds--and Ben struggles with the weight of trying to fix the unfixable in this heartbreaking and edgy debut novel. Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl--sarcastic, free-spirited Ani. Luckily for Ben, Ani wants him, too. She's everything Ben could ever imagine. Everything he could ever want. But that all changes after the party. The one Ben misses. The one Ani goes to alone. Now Ani isn't the girl she used to be, and Ben can't sort out the truth from the lies. What really happened, and who is to blame? Ben wants to help Ani, but the more she pushes him away, the more he wonders if there's anything he can do to save the girl he loves in this powerful, gut-wrenching debut novel. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2013 (EAN 9781442460720, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2014 (EAN 9781442460720, Hardcover) School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 156 (EAN 9781442460720, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 106 (EAN 9781442460720, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Desir, C C. Desir writes dark contemporary fiction for young adults. She lives with her husband, three small children, and overly enthusiastic dog outside of Chicago. She has volunteered as a rape victim activist for more than ten years, including providing direct service as an advocate in hospital ERs. She also works as an editor at Samhain Publishing. Visit her at ChristaDesir.com.