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What Unbreakable Looks Like — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate McLaughlinBound to Stay Bound Books2020ISBN 9798855088304327 pages
What Unbreakable Looks Like

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Scary content
Racial/cultural content
Sexual identity
LGBTQ+ themes

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Lex endures the horrors of being trafficked with other girls at a hotel. After being rescued and moving in with her aunt and uncle, she cautiously and slowly tries to get back to her normal life only to be raped by her boyfriend and his friends. When the crime pushes her into the limelight, she uses her new power and influence to help others with the support of family, friends, and a new love.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is What Unbreakable Looks Like appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains depictions of human trafficking, sexual assault, and violence, which are central themes in the narrative. It addresses the harsh realities faced by the protagonist, Lex, who has escaped from a life of exploitation. The book is described as raw and unflinching about the realities of sexual trafficking, which may be intense and disturbing for some readers. It addresses dark themes that can be unsettling.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have violence?

    The book contains depictions of human trafficking, sexual assault, and violence, which are central themes in the narrative. It addresses the harsh realities faced by the protagonist, Lex, who has escaped from a life of exploitation.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have scary content?

    The book is described as raw and unflinching about the realities of sexual trafficking, which may be intense and disturbing for some readers. It addresses dark themes that can be unsettling.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative includes characters of different races, specifically mentioning that Lex's uncle is black while she and her aunt are white. This diversity is acknowledged but does not appear to be a central theme.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have profanity?

    No specific instances of profanity are mentioned in the book's narrative.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book's narrative.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes sexual assault as a significant plot point, where Lex is cornered and assaulted by her peers. This aspect is portrayed as a part of her traumatic experiences.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have gender roles?

    No explicit traditional or modern gender roles are discussed in the book's narrative.

  • Does What Unbreakable Looks Like have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features a gay character as a new friend of the protagonist, Lex. This inclusion suggests a normalization of LGBTQ+ identities within the narrative.