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Violence
None
None
Language
Some
Moderate
Sexual Content
A lot
Strong
Substance Use
A lot
Strong
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong
What this book is about
Boarding school newcomer Miles becomes obsessed with the beautiful, self-destructive Alaska Young — whose death will split his life into a permanent before and after.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit teen sexual encounter
Heavy underage drinking and smoking throughout
Student death
Frequently challenged or banned in schools
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