Seven Novels That Explore the Lives of Wayward Youth
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
The “Wayward Girl” in fiction—and unfortunately, in reality—is defined less by her own actions and more by a society determined to “correct” her. The “waywardness” is usually a symptom of being too poor, too outspoken, or simply being in the

