Five-Star Review for ‘What If It Wasn’t My Fault’

Readers’ Favorite has given five stars to What If It Wasn’t My Fault, calling the young adult novel-in-verse “raw” and that it “hits you in the heart.” Congratulations to author Katy Farber!

“What If It Wasn't My Fault by Katy Farber dives into what it's really like to survive sexual assault in a culture that often blames the victim. Family stress, adult expectations, and gender norms all merge with the trauma, making recovery even harder. Told in free verse, with texts and social media woven into it, the story mirrors the scattered, overwhelming feeling of life after trauma. Friendships, kindness, and mentorship become lifelines for many survivors, as is the case with Indie. Through her journey, Farber candidly explores how hard healing can actually be. Indie’s story is about finding people who have your back, speaking up, and slowly getting your life back. Her journey is really personal, but it also reveals how communities—even now—still treat survivors. It is raw and hits you in the heart, but it also encourages you to consider how much courage it takes to get through trauma and keep going.”

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