A review by ronda_bowen
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

challenging dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was phenomenal. I don't often read YA books, but this should be required reading for young teens. I think had I read it after my date rape experience when I wasn't much older than Melinda in the book, it would have helped me have a voice. I just finished it, and I am in tears.