Heroine
A Visceral YA Novel About a Softball Star's Painkiller Addiction
What's it about
Ever wondered how quickly a single injury can spiral into a full-blown addiction, even for a star athlete? Discover the harrowing journey of a talented softball player whose promising future is threatened by a secret dependence on painkillers, forcing her to make choices that could destroy everything she’s worked for. You'll get a raw, firsthand account of the slippery slope from injury to addiction. This visceral story reveals how easily ambition and pressure can lead to devastating decisions, showing you the psychological traps and physical cravings that ensnare even the strongest among us.
Meet the author
Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning novelist and a former high school librarian who has dedicated her career to exploring the difficult realities facing modern teens. Her unique background working directly with young adults provided her with unfiltered insights into the pressures and struggles they face, from academics to addiction. This firsthand experience, combined with her powerful storytelling, allows her to write with an unflinching honesty that resonates deeply with readers and has established her as a vital voice in contemporary YA literature.
What's it about
Ever wondered how quickly a single injury can spiral into a full-blown addiction, even for a star athlete? Discover the harrowing journey of a talented softball player whose promising future is threatened by a secret dependence on painkillers, forcing her to make choices that could destroy everything she’s worked for. You'll get a raw, firsthand account of the slippery slope from injury to addiction. This visceral story reveals how easily ambition and pressure can lead to devastating decisions, showing you the psychological traps and physical cravings that ensnare even the strongest among us.
Meet the author
Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning novelist and a former high school librarian who has dedicated her career to exploring the difficult realities facing modern teens. Her unique background working directly with young adults provided her with unfiltered insights into the pressures and struggles they face, from academics to addiction. This firsthand experience, combined with her powerful storytelling, allows her to write with an unflinching honesty that resonates deeply with readers and has established her as a vital voice in contemporary YA literature.
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