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Violence
Some
Gang violence and threat; a character is shot
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Teen romantic and sexual content; adult relationships implied
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drug dealing context
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores class and ethnic stereotyping, identity under pressure, and genuine connection
What this book is about
Brittany Ellis is perfect — or so everyone thinks. Alex Fuentes is a gang member on the wrong side of the tracks. When they're assigned to be chemistry partners, their worlds collide, secrets emerge, and a genuine connection forms. Simone Elkeles's YA romance deals honestly with gang violence, family pressure, and the cost of living up to other people's expectations.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Gang violence including a shooting
Drug dealing as a plot element
Teen sexual content
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