The Sharp Edge of Silence — 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
Tradition meets People Like Us in this timely and haunting YA contemporary standalone that tackles the contagious nature of toxic masculinity at an elite New England boarding school clinging to its past, and the sexual assault that changes everything.
WHO WILL YOU BE AT LYCROFT PHELPS?
This is the question all Lycroft applicants want to be asked. It means they've been accepted to one of the most prestigious private high schools in the nation.
Over 150 years is plenty of time for traditions to bake into the campus's bricks and ivy. Ceremonies. Athletic rivalries. Secret societies. Pranks taken too far. But navigating it all will make Charlotte (perfect, straight-A student), Max (scholarship kid and STEM whiz), and Quinn (artist, dreamer, Lycroft legacy) question all they thought they knew about themselves...and the school.
Especially when Quinn's sexual assault becomes public and implicates one of the top-tier athletes on campus.
Told in alternating perspectives, this gripping, fast-paced narrative is perfect for readers looking for their next empowering #MeToo read.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sharp Edge of Silence appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses the traumatic experience of sexual assault and explores the failure of people to take a stand against campus cultures that encourage sexual violence. This framing indicates a serious examination of violence related to sexual assault. No scary content detected in search results.
Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have violence?
The book addresses the traumatic experience of sexual assault and explores the failure of people to take a stand against campus cultures that encourage sexual violence. This framing indicates a serious examination of violence related to sexual assault.
Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have scary content?
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Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have religious themes?
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Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have racial/cultural content?
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Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have profanity?
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Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have climate change?
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Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have sexual identity?
The narrative centers on a teenage sexual assault survivor seeking justice, explicitly discussing themes of rape and misogyny. It includes trigger warnings for these topics, indicating a focus on sexual violence.
Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have gender roles?
The book critiques traditional gender roles and toxic masculinity, highlighting the protection of male students over female victims. This framing aligns with modern feminism and the call for gender equality.
Does The Sharp Edge of Silence have lgbtq+ themes?
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