Wayward Girls

In Wayward Girls, bestselling author Susan Wiggs presents a powerful, life-affirming novel set against the backdrop of the turbulent Vietnam era in Buffalo, New York. The story follows six teens confined in a Catholic reform school, each grappling with their own struggles, from being ostracized for their sexuality to enduring the burdens of family secrets. Through themes of survival, friendship, and redemption, the characters navigate their harrowing experiences while forging indelible bonds, ultimately revealing the strength of young women in their quest for freedom and justice.