Someone to Kiss My Scars

Young adult sci-fi thriller “Someone to Kiss My Scars” by Brooke Skipstone examines the terrible reality of abuse, self-mutilation, and suicide. The protagonist Hunter, has his past erased by a doctor at his father’s direction. But when he starts seeing other people’s memories, recollections of rape, abuse, teenage self-mutilation, and prohibited sex start to surface, bringing back memories of his hidden anguish. As they work through their painful experiences, Hunter and his companion Jazz develop an empathetic friendship. This book includes scenes of suicide, self-mutilation, and sexual abuse.