angelac_librarian 's review for:

Sex & Violence by Carrie Mesrobian
5.0

4.5 stars I think this is my favorite of the Morris Award short list and I only have one book to go. This book was not what I expected. It is a rare book where the victim of sex-related violence is male. Evan is not a totally sympathetic character at the beginning. But this story is about his growth and recovery from the trauma. It is about him learning to reconnect with the world and people around him in healthy and appropriate ways. It is about learning to be able to take a shower without having a panic attack.

Full review on my blog: http://writingboutreading.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/dont-let-the-title-fool-you/