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Violence
Some
The rape is the inciting event; violence occurs throughout
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual assault is the central subject; teen sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Teen drinking and party culture; alcohol as a factor in the assault
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Profound psychological trauma of rape and its aftermath on victim, family, and accused
What this book is about
Fourteen-year-old Trixie Stone reports being raped by her ex-boyfriend. Her father Daniel — a comic book artist with a violent past — becomes the prime suspect in a different crime. Picoult weaves the narrative with graphic novel panels by Dustin Weaver. The novel confronts rape, consent, and the damage done to every family it touches.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Rape (central subject)
Teen sexual content
Graphic novel violence panels
Heavy psychological content
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