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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Some language in the contemporary teen register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Queer teen romance handled with warmth at YA level
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; the anxiety of will-they-won't-they and the complications of teen relationships
What this book is about
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera's collaborative YA novel follows Arthur and Ben, who meet at a New York post office during a summer break and try to figure out if their connection can become something real. The novel is warm, funny, and honest about the complications of teen relationships. Queer romance and New York City atmosphere are the defining elements. Clean and appropriate for the YA audience.
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