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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Teen romantic content involving a same-sex relationship
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of self-discovery, family rejection, and the courage of authentic identity
What this book is about
High school senior Cece has a perfect life — boyfriend, plans, a future mapped out — until she meets Holland, a girl who is openly gay and who Cece can't stop thinking about. Julie Anne Peters's YA novel is a landmark LGBTQ+ young adult story, honest about the family rejection and social fallout that often accompany coming out, without sacrificing hope or warmth.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Teen same-sex romance
Family rejection themes
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