‘Wrecked’ – Maria Padian

Wrecked

 

It is so frustrating that this isn’t out until October 2016, as I want to tell so many people I know to read this. A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for granting me access to an ARC.

‘Wrecked’ tells a common enough story. This is a timely novel that explores attitudes to sexuality on American college campuses.

While the story itself might seem to follow a definite publishing theme of the moment – it is skilfully narrated. We are told the story of what happened to Jenny through the eyes of her roommate, Hayley, and Richard, a friend of the boy who raped her.

I found this an absorbing story, which I think should appeal to so many readers. There are one or two stereotypical characters, but the writer plays with these and this means they serve a definite role.

A fuller review to follow closer to publication.