Literary FictionYoung Adult
Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe
2012·368 pages
Two Mexican-American teens form a deep friendship that evolves into romance while navigating family, identity, and self-discovery in 1980s Texas.
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Two Mexican-American teens form a deep friendship that evolves into romance while navigating family, identity, and self-discovery in 1980s Texas.
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Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before.
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Romance & sex
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Slow-burn romance between two boys with emotional intimacy and kissing; no explicit sex.
Violence & gore
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Car accident and brief physical confrontations including an off-screen assault.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity throughout.
Substance use
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Minor mentions of underage drinking.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on two boys discovering their gay identities and relationship.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content.
Political content
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Explores Mexican-American identity, family expectations, and cultural belonging.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Family tensions, brother imprisoned, and aftermath of an assault.
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