Upside of Unrequited — 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
"Heart-fluttering, honest, and hilarious. I can't stop hugging this book." --Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss
"I have such a crush on this book! Not only is this one a must read, but it's a must re-read." --Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'
From the award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda comes a funny, authentic novel about sisterhood, love, and identity.
Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. No matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can't stomach the idea of rejection. So she's careful. Fat girls always have to be careful.
Then a cute new girl enters Cassie's orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly's cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly's totally not dying of loneliness--except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie's new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. If Molly can win him over, she'll get her first kiss and she'll get her twin back.
There's only one problem: Molly's coworker, Reid. He's a chubby Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there's absolutely no way Molly could fall for him.
Right?
Frequently asked questions
Is Upside of Unrequited appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is detected in the search results related to the book's narrative. No scary content is detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Upside of Unrequited have violence?
No violence is detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Upside of Unrequited have scary content?
No scary content is detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Upside of Unrequited have religious themes?
The narrative includes characters from various religious backgrounds, indicating a diverse representation of beliefs. However, there is no explicit promotion or critique of any specific religion.
Does Upside of Unrequited have racial/cultural content?
The book features a multiracial family and includes characters of various racial backgrounds, addressing themes of diversity and representation within the context of the story.
Does Upside of Unrequited have profanity?
The book contains colorful language, with teens and adults using profanity in a believable manner, reflecting realistic dialogue among characters.
Does Upside of Unrequited have climate change?
No climate themes are detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Upside of Unrequited have sexual identity?
The book discusses sexuality and identity among teenagers, including topics like virginity and desirability. Characters engage in realistic discussions about sexual experiences and relationships.
Does Upside of Unrequited have gender roles?
The narrative critiques traditional gender expectations by focusing on a chubby girl who feels overlooked in romantic pursuits, challenging societal norms regarding desirability and body image.
Does Upside of Unrequited have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features several LGBTQIA+ side characters, including a pansexual character and a transgender boy. It portrays a diverse family structure with two mothers, highlighting LGBTQ+ identities as normalized within the narrative.
