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Violence
Barely any
Emotional abuse and brief physical intimidation
Language
A lot
Frequent strong profanity throughout
Sexual Content
A lot
Moderately explicit scenes, more frank than YA
Substance Use
Some
College party drinking throughout
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Toxic, emotionally abusive relationship romanticized
What this book is about
Tessa Young arrives at college and falls for the darkly compelling Hardin Scott. The relationship is emotionally volatile and abusive — Hardin is manipulative, controlling, and cruel. Very frequent strong profanity. Moderately explicit sexual content. The toxic relationship dynamics are romanticized throughout. Originally a One Direction fanfic, widely popular with young women.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Emotionally abusive relationship presented as passionate romance — widely criticized
Very frequent strong profanity throughout
Controlling, manipulative hero whose behavior is romanticized
Popular with teenage girls — the relationship dynamics are worth discussing
Multiple sequels continue and escalate these dynamics
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