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Violence
Some
Some violence including domestic and sexual abuse in the backstory
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic and sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Alcohol and substance use across multiple characters
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Deep psychological themes around trauma, its aftermath, and the durability of female friendship
What this book is about
Tully, Julie, and Jennifer grow up together in Topeka, Kansas, their lives shaped by family pain, early love, and the choices that mark them into adulthood. Paullina Simons's literary debut is darker than her later bestsellers, a serious examination of female friendship, trauma, and the complicated ways people damage and sustain each other across decades.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Domestic and sexual abuse (backstory)
Adult content across all categories
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