Ever Since — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Seventeen-year-old Virginia makes bad choices. In fact, she’s That Kind of Girl, according to the whispers. But as long as she has her tight group of best friends by her side, she’s able to ignore the gossipers. Until she finds herself spending time with Rumi, Poppy’s boyfriend. Breaking with tradition, she doesn’t hook up with Rumi. Worse, she falls in love with him.
While Virginia and Rumi’s relationship grows in secret, she discovers that his little sister, Lyra, is being groomed for abuse. The soon-to-be-abuser is a respected member of the community, and only Virginia knows who he is and what he does. If she stays quiet, Lyra will become a victim. But coming forward feels equally impossible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Since appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features depictions of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, grooming, trauma, and suicidal thoughts. It is described as dark and harrowing, indicating a significant focus on these themes. The book is described as powerful and intense, dealing with themes of sexual violence and the emotional struggles of the protagonist, which may be considered scary or distressing for some readers.
Does Ever Since have violence?
The book features depictions of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, grooming, trauma, and suicidal thoughts. It is described as dark and harrowing, indicating a significant focus on these themes.
Does Ever Since have scary content?
The book is described as powerful and intense, dealing with themes of sexual violence and the emotional struggles of the protagonist, which may be considered scary or distressing for some readers.
Does Ever Since have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'Ever Since'.
Does Ever Since have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'Ever Since'.
Does Ever Since have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'Ever Since'.
Does Ever Since have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'Ever Since'.
Does Ever Since have sexual identity?
The narrative addresses sexual violence experienced by vulnerable girls, including themes of consent and the impact of sexual activity on the protagonist's emotional state. It emphasizes the difficult choices faced by characters regarding speaking up about abuse.
Does Ever Since have gender roles?
The book critiques victim-blaming and explores how individuals of various genders perpetuate destructive attitudes towards survivors of sexual assault. This indicates a focus on modern feminist themes.
Does Ever Since have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'Ever Since'.
