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Violence
Some
No combat violence; the sexual abuse and its aftermath are the source of damage
Language
A lot
Strong profanity throughout; authentic teen voices in verse
Sexual Content
A lot
Sexual abuse of a child by a parent is the central subject; depicted with honesty and without gratuitousness
Substance Use
Some
Substance abuse as a coping mechanism; explicit in context
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Extreme psychological trauma from child sexual abuse; dissociation, PTSD, and self-destructive behavior examined in depth
What this book is about
Kaeleigh and Raeanne are twins with a shared secret—their father has been sexually abusing Kaeleigh for years. Ellen Hopkins's novel in verse uses the dual perspective to reveal how the same family dynamic can fracture two people in opposite directions: one inward into dissociation, one outward into risky behavior.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Child sexual abuse by a parent is the central subject
Strong content throughout—for mature teens and adults only
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