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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some mild strong words
Sexual Content
Some
Mild romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking — teen parties; the list tasks
Emotional Intensity
Some
A best friend's unexplained disappearance — Emily has to manage alone; Mild romantic content; Teen party culture — the list includes tasks at parties; A warm summer tone — the list is the structure
What this book is about
Emily Hughes's best friend Sloane has disappeared over the summer without explanation. All she left was a list of thirteen things — tasks Emily would never do on her own. Emily works through the list over the course of one summer, finding out who she is without Sloane. Since You've Been Gone is a YA coming-of-age story about friendship and independence.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A best friend's unexplained disappearance — Emily is alone all summer
Teen party culture — some list tasks involve parties
Mild romantic content
A warm, coming-of-age summer tone
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