Girls Like Girls — 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
*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
Trailblazing pop star, actor and director, Hayley Kiyoko debuts her first novel, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS.
It’s summertime and 17-year-old Coley has found herself alone, again. Forced to move to rural Oregon after just losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate.
Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What if she's too afraid to show up for Coley? What if by opening her heart, Coley's risking it all?
They both realize that when things are pushed down, and feelings are forced to shrivel away, Coley and Sonya will be the ones to shrink. It’s not until they accept the love they fear and deserve most, that suddenly the song makes sense.
Based on the billboard-charting smash hit song and viral music video GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, Hayley Kiyoko's debut novel is about embracing your truth and realizing we are all worthy of being loved back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Girls Like Girls appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes a fight scene with hair pulling and punching, along with mentions of blood and pain. There are also instances of characters being chased and some physical altercations, but no detailed descriptions of violence are provided. No elements of scary content were identified in the search results.
Does Girls Like Girls have violence?
The book includes a fight scene with hair pulling and punching, along with mentions of blood and pain. There are also instances of characters being chased and some physical altercations, but no detailed descriptions of violence are provided.
Does Girls Like Girls have scary content?
No elements of scary content were identified in the search results.
Does Girls Like Girls have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Girls Like Girls have racial/cultural content?
The protagonist, Coley, is described as a 17-year-old Asian American girl, indicating a focus on her racial identity as part of her character development. However, race does not appear to be a central theme in the plot.
Does Girls Like Girls have profanity?
No specific instances of profanity were mentioned in the search results, indicating that strong language may not be a significant element in the book.
Does Girls Like Girls have climate change?
No climate-related themes or discussions were found in the search results related to the book.
Does Girls Like Girls have sexual identity?
Sexual content is present in the form of a scene where kissing after a fight is described as tasting blood, suggesting a connection between intimacy and violence. The book explores themes of teenage sexuality and emotional connections.
Does Girls Like Girls have gender roles?
No specific traditional or modern gender roles were identified as themes in the narrative based on the search results.
Does Girls Like Girls have lgbtq+ themes?
The book 'Girls Like Girls' by Hayley Kiyoko is centered around a teen romance involving LGBTQIA+ themes, specifically focusing on the relationship between two girls. The narrative emphasizes embracing one's truth and the worthiness of love, normalizing LGBTQ+ experiences.
