Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande

I really enjoyed this story of Mena who comes from a very religious family. She sees an injustice and faces it and is left to deal with the repercussions of her actions. The author's style allows the reader to feel bonded to Mena as she is ostracized by her church community. The actions of those around her, including her parents, infuriated me at times. She is befriended by a family that allows her to "evolve." Another good coming of age story. Conflict and characterization could be analyzed by book clubs reading this text.