Some Boys

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Some boys go too far. Some boys will break your heart. But one boy can make you whole Some girls say no. Some boys don't listen. When Grace meets Ian, she's afraid. Afraid he'll reject her like the rest of the school, like her own family. After she accuses Zac, the town golden boy, of rape, everyone turns against her. Ian wouldn't be the first to call her a slut and a liar. Except Ian doesn't reject her. He's the one person who looks past the taunts and the names and the tough-girl act to see the real Grace. He's the one who gives her the courage to fight back. He's also Zac's best friend.

Reviews

"Some Boys belongs in every YA collection." - School Library Journal
" Timely, relevant and discussable, Some Boys manages to tackle difficult topics with engaging characters. Definitely recommended." - Teen Librarian Toolbox
"Pass this book along to readers who like realistic fiction and anyone who has read the likes of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson or similar stories about rape and sexual assault. " - Stacked
"This is a gut-wrenching story that will appeal to most girls, although it would be great if some boys would read it too. Highly Recommended." - Library Media Connection
"A bold and necessary look at an important, and very real, topic. Everyone should read this book." - Jennifer Brown, author of Thousand Words and Hate List.
"You will be satisfied at the end of this powerful work. " - RT Book Review
"A largely sensitive treatment of an emotionally complex topic. " - Kirkus Reviews
"Some Boys is an emotional and heart wrenching story that sheds light on rape and bullying." - Christy's Book Addiction
"Some Boys is a great little book." - The Starry-Eyed Revue
"Some Boys is smart, heartbreaking, horrifying and courageous... A must read." - Confessions of an Opinionated Book Geek
" I highly suggest trying to read Some Boys by Patty Blount if you're looking for a more mature YA romance dealing with serious issues." - Aya M. Productions
" I don't usually read reviews before I read a book, but a blogger that I like posted a non spoilery review and I knew that I had to read Some Boys immediately." - YA Book Addict
"5 stars. Very well-deserved! This book did quite a number on me - unlike most books (contemporary or not), this one made me FEEL, and feel really strongly." - The Eater of Books
"In the vein of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak, Some Boys tackles the difficult issues of rape, bullying, slut shaming, etc. which are all incredibly important topics for teens (and parents, teachers, and more) to be aware of and discuss openly." - Pimples, Popularity, and Protagonists
"Some Boys was surprisingly emotional and gave me tears in my eyes a lot. It's a heartfelt, deep and powerful story with a romance that made my heart melt in the end. I do recommend this book to everyone who loves contemporary books la Katie McGarry or Colleen Hoover. " - Istyria Book Blog

Author Bio

Patty Blount wrote her debut novel, Send (a 2012 YALSA Quick Pick), after her son was bullied and her third novel, Some Boys (a 2015 RITA Award finalist), after seeing rape survivors blamed for the crimes committed against them. She lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband and sons. Visit pattyblount.com.