“The narrative favors a clearcut message of female solidarity…this work offers a solid primer on the topic of sexual assault for a YA audience. An accessible and ultimately hopeful tale that explores one girl’s resonant response to trauma.”

“Katy Farber’s What If It Wasn’t My Fault is a blazing act of courage. I read it with my heart in my throat, captivated by 17-year-old Indie and her transformation from a ‘ghost girl’ trying to be ‘everything/ everyone wants’ to a ‘survivor-warrior’ speaking out for justice. Farber has crafted an urgent account of the aftermath of sexual violence in a small town, where sports are worshipped, girls are expected to be ‘perfect little dolls,’ and those who speak the truth about assault are accused of seeking attention. Told in verse both tender and fiercely embodied, the novel weaves a page-turning narrative with moments of lyrical beauty. In the tradition of Laurie Halse Anderson and Chanel Miller, What If It Wasn’t My Fault refuses shame and invisibility and affirms the healing power of sharing your story. An essential read for survivors and those who love them– and for all teens who need to know they are not alone.”