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SHATTERPROOF
Shatterproof is a raw, heart-wrenching, and unflinching coming-of-age story about survival, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of a young woman navigating a life fractured by trauma.
Xalena Klein has grown up in the shadows of broken glass, addiction, and silence. With an absent father and a mother consumed by her own demons, she learns to survive by patching together the pieces of a life that feels destined to fall apart. From secret letters to a father she has never met, to nights spent cleaning up after her mother’s chaos, Xalena is forced to grow up far too quickly.
But in the midst of the darkness, she clings to the fragments of hope—her love for soccer, her fierce loyalty to her best friend Josie, and the possibility of a future where she can finally escape the cage of her small town. When betrayal, humiliation, and devastating loss threaten to shatter her completely, Xalena must decide if she can rise from the wreckage stronger than before—or if the past will consume her for good.
Shatterproof is more than a story of pain—it’s a testament to survival, friendship, and the complicated bonds of family. With haunting honesty and unflinching courage, S.B. Rogers delivers a powerful debut that will resonate with fans of Colleen Hoover, Ellen Hopkins, and Laurie Halse Anderson.
Perfect for readers who
Gritty, emotional YA and New Adult fiction
Stories about resilience, trauma, and healing
Fierce, imperfect heroines who refuse to be broken
Themes of mental health, abuse, friendship, and identity
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy, Xalena’s story will remind you of one undeniable truth—sometimes the most shattered lives can become the strongest.
Xalena Klein has grown up in the shadows of broken glass, addiction, and silence. With an absent father and a mother consumed by her own demons, she learns to survive by patching together the pieces of a life that feels destined to fall apart. From secret letters to a father she has never met, to nights spent cleaning up after her mother’s chaos, Xalena is forced to grow up far too quickly.
But in the midst of the darkness, she clings to the fragments of hope—her love for soccer, her fierce loyalty to her best friend Josie, and the possibility of a future where she can finally escape the cage of her small town. When betrayal, humiliation, and devastating loss threaten to shatter her completely, Xalena must decide if she can rise from the wreckage stronger than before—or if the past will consume her for good.
Shatterproof is more than a story of pain—it’s a testament to survival, friendship, and the complicated bonds of family. With haunting honesty and unflinching courage, S.B. Rogers delivers a powerful debut that will resonate with fans of Colleen Hoover, Ellen Hopkins, and Laurie Halse Anderson.
Perfect for readers who
Gritty, emotional YA and New Adult fiction
Stories about resilience, trauma, and healing
Fierce, imperfect heroines who refuse to be broken
Themes of mental health, abuse, friendship, and identity
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy, Xalena’s story will remind you of one undeniable truth—sometimes the most shattered lives can become the strongest.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2025
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November 20, 2025
It’s hard to believe this is a debut. There is a level of clarity, passion, and confidence in the writing that usually comes from someone several books into their career.
From the very first chapter, the story pulls you in with its vivid detail and emotional honesty. The characters feel like people you know, the pacing is intentional, and the heartbreak and trauma are handled with care.
Despite the darkness that lies within, there’s a quiet strength in the way the story unfolds. The moments of resilience and growth hit just as hard as the painful ones.
Shatterproof is the perfect book for your book club. It will spark connection, reflection and hours of discussion. I know it did for ours.
S B Rogers… we want more!!!
From the very first chapter, the story pulls you in with its vivid detail and emotional honesty. The characters feel like people you know, the pacing is intentional, and the heartbreak and trauma are handled with care.
Despite the darkness that lies within, there’s a quiet strength in the way the story unfolds. The moments of resilience and growth hit just as hard as the painful ones.
Shatterproof is the perfect book for your book club. It will spark connection, reflection and hours of discussion. I know it did for ours.
S B Rogers… we want more!!!
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