All the Things We Never Said — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Sixteen-year-old Mehreen is overwhelmed by her anxiety and depression, and she doesn't believe anyone in her life will understand if she tries to talk about it. She's been thinking about suicide for a while when she discovers a website called MementoMori.com. The site matches people with partners and assigns them a date on which to end their lives, together. Mehreen is partnered with Cara and Olivia, strangers dealing with their own struggles.
But as the girls get to know one another in preparation for their "date of termination" they find themselves developing a strong bond—even becoming friends. For the first time, they're each able to share their darkest secrets with people who won't judge them. They realize that, with the right support systems, life is worth living after all. So they decide to abandon the suicide pact.
Except the website won't let them stop.
As their assigned "date of termination" draws nearer and MementoMori continues to manipulate them, the girls will have to rely on one another to survive.
If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential 24/7 support.
Frequently asked questions
Is All the Things We Never Said appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book involves themes of suicide and self-harm, as well as a sinister game that taunts the characters, indicating a moderate level of violence related to psychological distress. The book includes elements of psychological tension and fear due to the characters' suicidal thoughts and the sinister nature of the game they are involved in, which could be considered scary for some readers.
Does All the Things We Never Said have violence?
The book involves themes of suicide and self-harm, as well as a sinister game that taunts the characters, indicating a moderate level of violence related to psychological distress.
Does All the Things We Never Said have scary content?
The book includes elements of psychological tension and fear due to the characters' suicidal thoughts and the sinister nature of the game they are involved in, which could be considered scary for some readers.
Does All the Things We Never Said have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does All the Things We Never Said have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism are identified in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does All the Things We Never Said have profanity?
No mentions of profanity or strong language are found in the search results related to the book's content.
Does All the Things We Never Said have climate change?
No themes related to climate change or environmental issues are present in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does All the Things We Never Said have sexual identity?
The narrative includes references to sexual abuse, as one character is escaping sexual abuse by her mother's boyfriend. This indicates the presence of sexual content in a sensitive context.
Does All the Things We Never Said have gender roles?
No explicit discussions of gender roles or gender expectations are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does All the Things We Never Said have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
