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Violence
Some
Domestic violence in the relationship; some physically abusive scenes
Language
Barely any
Clean language appropriate for older teen readers
Sexual Content
Some
An adult romantic and sexual relationship; referenced but not explicit
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological portrait of abuse dynamics and the difficulty of leaving; handled with honesty for teen readers
What this book is about
Caitlin O'Koren falls for Rogerson Biscoe, whose dangerous charisma masks an abusive core. Sarah Dessen's YA novel follows Caitlin into a relationship that escalates from controlling to violent, examining why smart, capable girls stay with people who hurt them.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Domestic violence in a teen relationship
Explores why victims stay—important and difficult
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