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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for YA
Sexual Content
Barely any
One character's backstory involves teen pregnancy; handled maturely
Substance Use
Some
Substance abuse in a parent's backstory is a recurring theme
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of identity, family, belonging, and who we are outside the families we were raised in
What this book is about
A warm, emotionally rich YA novel about three adopted teenagers discovering each other. Themes include adoption, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse in the backstory. National Book Award winner. Deeply recommended for teens.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Teen pregnancy backstory
Parental substance abuse
Adoption themes
Identity
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