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Content snapshot
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Violence
Some
Self-harm and its consequences depicted in verse
Language
Some
Strong language consistent with Hopkins's YA verse style
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content; one storyline explores sexuality and sexual pressure
Substance Use
A lot
Substance abuse is a major subplot; addiction depicted with unflinching detail
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Eating disorders, suicidal ideation, perfectionism, and psychological collapse are central themes
What this book is about
Told in verse, Hopkins's companion to Identical follows four teens pursuing perfection in different arenas — academic, athletic, physical, and social. Each character's story reveals the destructive cost of impossible standards, touching on eating disorders, substance abuse, sexuality, and the weight of family expectations. Hopkins's signature verse style gives each voice distinct rhythm and intensity.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Eating disorder themes
Substance abuse
Self-harm depictions
Sexual content
Suicidal ideation
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