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Violence
Some
Death by apparent suicide is the novel's premise; some physical threat as the investigation reveals danger
Language
Some
Some strong language in both the adult and teen registers
Sexual Content
Some
Teen romantic content including a same-sex relationship; handled with sensitivity
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological weight of a parent reconstructing her child's hidden suffering, and Amelia's own isolation, are the novel's emotional core
What this book is about
Kate Baron's daughter Amelia apparently jumped off the roof of her elite Brooklyn prep school. When Kate receives an anonymous text suggesting Amelia didn't jump, she begins excavating her daughter's hidden life — a secret society, a forbidden romance, bullying that went well beyond teenage cruelty. McCreight alternates between Kate's investigation and Amelia's own voice in the months before her death. A suspenseful and emotionally devastating read that deals honestly with teen social dynamics, bullying, and the secrets adolescents keep from their parents.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Teen suicide as central premise
Bullying and social manipulation
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