Exit, Pursued by a Bear (Hardcover) by Emily Kate Johnston

from foggidawn

Hermione Winters is looking forward to her senior year, especially since she and her best friend are co-captains of the cheerleading squad. But then, just before the beginning of the school year, the unthinkable happens: Hermione is raped at cheer camp. Over the course of the year, Hermione must ...

from startwithgivens

The author took a far too common crime and presented it in such a way that says, "never give up, never back down." The main character has such a strong support system and I only wish there had been more development of how she came to realize support was right in front of her all along.

from karenvg3

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book when I started. It was a quick read and I really enjoyed it. Serious triggers in it, but they were addressed very well in my opinion. Everyone needs a Polly in their life. 4 ⭐️

from WhitneyYPL

E.K. Johnston tackles a tough topic in this book and does it beautifully. Cheerleading is a big deal at Hermione Winters' high school. She is co-captain of the cheer squad alongside her best friend Polly. At cheer camp, Hermione has a lot on her mind. She needs to keep her squad united, on the ba...

from kbranfield

4.5 stars. Compassionate & sensitive portrayal of a topic no one wants to discuss (even though they should). A powerful and beautifully written novel.