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Violence
A lot
Sexual abuse of a minor depicted; violence throughout the captivity narrative
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content involving a minor and her captor; deeply disturbing
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Profound trauma, dissociation, and the psychological devastation of years of abuse
What this book is about
Alice was ten when Ray took her. Now fifteen, she has been stripped of everything except the knowledge of what Ray wants. Scott's devastating novella is told in a voice of terrible flatness — the prose of someone who has learned to feel nothing as survival. One of the most disturbing YA novels ever written; requires emotional preparation.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual abuse of a minor (central theme)
Deeply traumatic content
Not suitable for young readers
Requires emotional preparation
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