Heroine
Age band: 13+
Looky Rating System: Violence 2/5, Love & Romance 1/5, Mental Health 4/5, Language 2/5, Substance Use 5/5, Fear / Horror 3/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 3/5, Sci-Fi / Futuristic 0/5, Disability & Neurodiversity 1/5.
Description
A captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis--the deadliest drug epidemic in American history--through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about addiction, family, friendship, and hope. When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run.