I Stop Somewhere — 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
This YA debut takes a raw and heartbreaking look at rape culture; for "readers who loved Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak." (Booklist)
Ellie Frias disappeared long before she vanished.
Tormented throughout middle school, Ellie begins her freshman year with a new look: she doesn’t need to be popular; she just needs to blend in with the wallpaper.
But when the unthinkable happens, Ellie finds herself trapped after a brutal assault. She wasn't the first victim, and now she watches it happen again and again. She tries to hold on to her happier memories in order to get past the cold days, waiting for someone to find her.
The problem is, no one searches for a girl they never noticed in the first place.
TE Carter’s stirring and visceral debut I Stop Somewhere not only discusses and dismantles rape culture, but it also reminds us what it is to be human.
Praise for I Stop Somewhere:
"I Stop Somewhere is an achingly beautiful novel that delves into the issues surrounding rape and the treatment of sexual assault victims." —VOYA, starred review
"In a breathy, lyrical voice, Carter tells an all-too-familiar story about violence, rape culture, and the damaging shortcomings of the justice system in response to sexual assault. . . . the pointed conversation about rape culture and violence remains timely and important. Hand to readers who loved Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak (1999)." —Booklist
"Heartbreakingly realistic."—School Library Journal
Frequently asked questions
Is I Stop Somewhere appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book centers on a teen's brutal rape and murder, committed by a pair of brothers who serially raped and beat young women. The descriptions of violence are noted to be emotionally intense. The book is described as dark and disturbing, with vague descriptions of violence that enhance the horror and dread. It is noted to be a book that may be sensitive for readers due to its themes of graphic sexual abuse.
Does I Stop Somewhere have violence?
The book centers on a teen's brutal rape and murder, committed by a pair of brothers who serially raped and beat young women. The descriptions of violence are noted to be emotionally intense.
Does I Stop Somewhere have scary content?
The book is described as dark and disturbing, with vague descriptions of violence that enhance the horror and dread. It is noted to be a book that may be sensitive for readers due to its themes of graphic sexual abuse.
Does I Stop Somewhere have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'I Stop Somewhere'.
Does I Stop Somewhere have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'I Stop Somewhere'.
Does I Stop Somewhere have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'I Stop Somewhere'.
Does I Stop Somewhere have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'I Stop Somewhere'.
Does I Stop Somewhere have sexual identity?
The narrative details the experiences of the protagonist before and after being sexually assaulted and brutally murdered. It addresses themes of sexual violence and the emotional impact of such experiences.
Does I Stop Somewhere have gender roles?
The story critiques societal perceptions and treatment of individuals based on gender, highlighting the struggles female characters face regarding their reports of rape and sexual assault not being believed. It addresses themes of misogyny and power dynamics.
Does I Stop Somewhere have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to the narrative of 'I Stop Somewhere'.
