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Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the weight of social labels, navigating the aftermath of a boundary violation, or feeling isolated by peers who do not know their full story. Dear Medusa is a powerful verse novel that follows Alicia, a sixteen-year-old girl unfairly branded by school rumors after being groomed and abused by a teacher. It explores the painful journey of reclaiming one's body and reputation from a world that prefers to see victims as monsters. Written with raw emotional honesty, it addresses themes of consent, betrayal, and the healing power of new, healthy connections. It is a vital resource for older teens (14+) to process complex emotions around agency and truth.