SuitabookReggie & me
Marie Yates
- Reading
- A parent and reader could agree to check in after the opening, then pause if the court case or its aftermath prompts questions. The diary form may offer natural stopping points.
- Themes
- Rape and its aftermath: Dani’s story is set in the wake of rape and includes a subsequent court case. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Defining normality: Dani comes to realise that she can define normality for herself. The premise presents Dani’s self-definition as part of her personal development.
- Support and adjustment: The book addresses support and adjustment; the detail of how it is developed remains unclear. The premise highlights support during change, without establishing how each relationship develops.
- Worth knowing
- Rape and a subsequent court case are central to the premise. Consider whether your reader would welcome discussing sexual violence and its aftermath before beginning.