Hopeless — 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
Beloved and bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with the spellbinding story of two young people with devastating pasts who embark on a passionate, intriguing journey to discover the lessons of life, love, trust—and above all, the healing power that only truth can bring.
Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she’s tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defenses and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth.
Only by courageously facing the stark revelations can Sky and Holder hope to heal their emotional scars and find a way to live and love without boundaries. Hopeless is a novel that will leave you breathless, entranced, and remembering your own first love.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hopeless appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book deals with significant themes of violence, including two deaths by suicide and flashbacks of repeated sexual abuse. These elements are central to the protagonist's backstory and the narrative's exploration of trauma. The themes of suicide and sexual abuse are potentially distressing and could be considered frightening for some readers, particularly due to their serious nature and the emotional impact they may have.
Does Hopeless have violence?
The book deals with significant themes of violence, including two deaths by suicide and flashbacks of repeated sexual abuse. These elements are central to the protagonist's backstory and the narrative's exploration of trauma.
Does Hopeless have scary content?
The themes of suicide and sexual abuse are potentially distressing and could be considered frightening for some readers, particularly due to their serious nature and the emotional impact they may have.
Does Hopeless have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference themes of trauma and healing but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs being discussed in the narrative.
Does Hopeless have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme in the narrative.
Does Hopeless have profanity?
The book includes strong language, although specific examples are not detailed in the search results. It is indicated that the book contains profanity, which may be present in the dialogue or narrative.
Does Hopeless have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussion of environmental issues or activism.
Does Hopeless have sexual identity?
The book includes discussions of past sexual abuse and contains sexual content as part of the romantic narrative. The handling of these topics is noted as complex and potentially controversial.
Does Hopeless have gender roles?
The book features female characters who confront their traumatic pasts and make significant choices, suggesting a critique of traditional gender roles. However, the framing of these characters and their actions may not be explicitly feminist.
Does Hopeless have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly present in the book 'Hopeless' by Colleen Hoover. While there are mentions of LGBTQ+ topics in reviews and discussions, they do not pertain to the content of this specific book.
