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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Moderate language; banter-heavy dialogue includes some profanity
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual content between adult protagonists
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in a summer island setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
The fear of wanting something too much, family secrets and their weight on the next generation, finding yourself in someone else's story
What this book is about
Harriet Kilpatrick is sent to interview the famously reclusive Margaret Ives on her private island — a Hollywood icon who has refused all public appearances for decades. The catch: Harriet must stay the summer, and she'll have to share the island with the irritating, infuriatingly attractive Jack Shepard. Emily Henry's latest is a slow-burn romance wrapped in a family mystery, set against the lush backdrop of an island estate that holds decades of secrets.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
explicit sexual content
family secrets and legacy themes
slow-burn romance with emotional payoff
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