Tonight We Rule the World — 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
From the critically acclaimed author of Deposing Nathan comes an explosive examination of identity, voice, and the indelible ways our stories are rewritten by others.
In the beginning, Owen’s story was blank . . . then he was befriended by Lily, the aspiring author who helped him find his voice. Together, the two have spent years navigating first love and amassing an inseparable friend group. But all of it is upended one day when his school’s administration learns Owen’s secret: that he was sexually assaulted by a classmate.
In the ensuing investigation, everyone scrambles to hold their worlds together.
Owen, still wrestling with his self-destructive thoughts and choices.
His father, a mission-driven military vet ready to start a war to find his son’s attacker.
The school bureaucrats, who seem most concerned with kowtowing to the local media attention.
And Lily, who can’t learn that Owen is the mystery victim everyone is talking about . . . because once she does, it will set off a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
Heartbreaking and hopeful, this is a coming-of-age story that explores how we rebuild after the world comes crumbling down.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tonight We Rule the World appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses intimate partner violence and male sexual assault, depicting Owen's traumatic experiences in detail. This theme is central to the story and is presented as a serious issue. The book contains intense and frightening scenes related to the themes of violence and trauma, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have violence?
The book addresses intimate partner violence and male sexual assault, depicting Owen's traumatic experiences in detail. This theme is central to the story and is presented as a serious issue.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have scary content?
The book contains intense and frightening scenes related to the themes of violence and trauma, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes detected in the book's narrative.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results related to the book's content.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues detected in the book's narrative.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have sexual identity?
The narrative includes explicit discussions of sexual assault, detailing Owen's trauma and its impact on his life. The book addresses the topic of sexual violence directly.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations detected in the book's narrative.
Does Tonight We Rule the World have lgbtq+ themes?
The story follows Owen, a bisexual high schooler, and includes themes of coming out and LGBTQ+ identity. The narrative normalizes bisexuality and explores the character's experiences related to his sexual orientation.
