Emily Gale

Kass is a very deceptive protagonist. At first, you might think she's a typical whiny, wimpy teen girl, but read on. The more you get to know her, the more likely you will be to discover how strong she truly is...Maybe well before she does. She must navigate her bipolar dad, her placid mom, her selfish younger brother, her two intimidating and super angsty/analytical besties and a boy she tries to resist. Multiple crises hit her while she's simply trying to survive. Read the book and see how she manages. I think you'll agree that she serves as a great example of a strong female protagonist of the most realistic kind.… (more)