Only the Strong Survive

Only the Strong Survive is the searing sequel to Unseen & Unheard, plunging readers back into the raw, unflinching world of Gemma Westley. Inspired by the real-life struggles of young author Madison Goodman, this novel tears the curtain back even further on the brutal fight for dignity, truth, and survival in a world that refuses to listen. Gemma thought she had endured the worst. She was wrong. The battles she's fought were just the prologue. Now, under the crushing weight of judgment, blame, and silent stares, Gemma teeters on the edge—caught between survival and complete collapse. When a harrowing classroom incident throws a harsh spotlight on the mistreatment she's long faced, the fragile foundation she's built begins to crack. But this time, she's not rising alone. Just as hope begins to flicker, a sinister note appears. Accusations spread like wildfire. Friends falter. Trust shatters. In a place where every glance feels like a threat and every whisper cuts deeper than the last, Gemma must face a storm of lies, betrayals, and resurfaced pain threatening to consume her all over again. How much can one girl endure? And when the world tries to break her again—can she rise and prove, against all odds, that only the strong survive? Unrelenting, haunting, and deeply personal, Only the Strong Survive is a gut-wrenching journey that grips your heart—and refuses to let go. Prepare to be shaken. Prepare to feel everything.