The Nowhere Girls
The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed, published by Simon and Schuster on October 10, 2017, is a young adult fiction novel that delves into the complexities of teenage life and social issues. This edition spans 416 pages and is written in English. The story follows three misfit girls who unite to confront the misogynistic culture at their high school after a fellow classmate is victimized. Through their collective efforts, they seek to challenge the status quo and bring about change in their community.
Readers will find a narrative that addresses significant themes such as friendship, social justice, and the impact of sexual abuse. The characters—Grace, Rosina, and Erin—each bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives, contributing to a multifaceted exploration of teenage experiences. Told through alternating viewpoints, the novel provides a candid examination of the challenges faced by young women today, making it a relevant and thought-provoking read.
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“A call-to-action to everyone out there who wants to fight back.” —Bustle
“Subversive anti-sexism—just try to put it down.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Cuts straight to the core of rape culture—masterfully fierce, stirring, and deeply empowering.” —Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be
Three misfits come together to avenge the rape of a fellow classmate and in the process trigger a change in the misogynist culture at their high school transforming the lives of everyone around them in this searing and timely story.
Who are the Nowhere Girls?
They’re everygirl. But they start with just three:
Grace Salter is the new girl in town, whose family was run out of their former community after her southern Baptist preacher mom turned into a radical liberal after falling off a horse and bumping her head.
Rosina Suarez is the queer punk girl in a conservative Mexican immigrant family, who dreams of a life playing music instead of babysitting her gaggle of cousins and waitressing at her uncle’s restaurant.
Erin Delillo is obsessed with two things: marine biology and Star Trek: The Next Generation, but they aren’t enough to distract her from her suspicion that she may in fact be an android.
When Grace learns that Lucy Moynihan, the former occupant of her new home, was run out of town for having accused the popular guys at school of gang rape, she’s incensed that Lucy never had justice. For their own personal reasons, Rosina and Erin feel equally deeply about Lucy’s tragedy, so they form an anonymous group of girls at Prescott High to resist the sexist culture at their school, which includes boycotting sex of any kind with the male students.
Told in alternating perspectives, this groundbreaking novel is an indictment of rape culture and explores with bold honesty the deepest questions about teen girls and sexuality.
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