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Young Adult · 2000 · PG-13

Someone like you

by Sarah Dessen

Her best friend is pregnant. The baby's father is dead. She doesn't know how to help.

For14+GenreYoung AdultLength281 pagesRead time~7 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

Barely any

No violence; a death is referenced as the premise

Language

Barely any

Clean language appropriate for teen readers

Sexual Content

Barely any

Teen pregnancy is the central subject; no explicit sexual content

Substance Use

Barely any

None

Emotional Intensity

A lot

The emotional weight of unexpected grief and the challenges of being pregnant in high school

What this book is about

Halley's junior year is defined by her best friend Scarlett's pregnancy—the result of one night with a boy who died in a motorcycle accident. Sarah Dessen's YA novel follows both girls through the year as they navigate loss, unexpected responsibility, and what it means to show up for someone you love.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Teen pregnancy as a central subject

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