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Violence
Very heavy
The unwinding procedure — dismemberment of a living, conscious teen — is depicted in harrowing detail
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Psychologically devastating — explores bodily autonomy, the value of life, and institutional dehumanization
What this book is about
In a future America, the Second Civil War was ended by the Accord — a compromise allowing parents and the state to 'unwind' unwanted teens between 13 and 18, surgically separating every part of them for use by others. Connor, Risa, and Lev are all scheduled to be unwound and must fight to survive. The unwinding scene is one of YA's most disturbing passages.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic depiction of a teen being surgically dismembered while conscious
The concept of 'unwinding' as a horrific premise for YA
Themes of bodily autonomy and institutional violence
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