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Violence
Some
Domestic abuse — Iris's prior relationship; depicted and taken seriously
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking — NBA world culture
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content; Strong language throughout; Domestic abuse — Iris's prior relationship; depicted with care but unflinchingly; The NBA world — its pressures and culture; August's patience — a notably decent love interest; Iris's recovery — the emotional arc of the novel
What this book is about
Iris DuPree is trying to leave a controlling, abusive relationship when she meets August West — talented, about to enter the NBA draft, and immediately interested in her. Long Shot is the first of the Hoops series — a romance with domestic abuse in the backstory, explicit content, and a slow build across difficult circumstances.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content
Strong language throughout
Domestic abuse — Iris's prior relationship; depicted unflinchingly
The NBA world and its pressures
Iris's recovery arc — the emotional center of the novel
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