I don't give out 5 starts very often, but I really couldn't put this book down. This was a sad and real account of what happens when you're sexually assaulted. My heart broke as we watched this young girl mentally, physically and emotionally break down and it seemed as if nobody noticed. The majority of the adults in her life contributed her behavior to typical teenage rebellion....and don't even get me started on her parents. I was appalled when her mom noticed carvings on her wrist that she gives her a book to read and tells her suicide is for cowards. UGH! I'm putting Catalyst on my list to read next. I guess there's a movie for this book, too, starring Kristen Stewart, too.