In the wake of the 2003 Iraq War, siblings Ruth and Aubrey grapple with their brother Joseph's abrupt return from deployment after refusing a raid, unraveling family secrets and judgments.
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In the wake of the 2003 Iraq War, siblings Ruth and Aubrey grapple with their brother Joseph's abrupt return from deployment after refusing a raid, unraveling family secrets and judgments.
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From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde comes a stunning, emotional story of a young soldier’s unthinkable act…and the unbreakable bonds between a sister and brother. Ruth and her little brother, Aubrey, are just teenagers when their older brother ships off to Iraq. When Joseph returns, uninjured, only three and a half months later, Ruth is happy he is safe but also deeply worried. How can it be that her courageous big brother has been dishonorably discharged for refusing to g...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Brief references to war trauma and injuries from Iraq deployment; no graphic on-page violence
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements present
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Recurring themes of anti-war sentiment, media judgment on military refusal, and societal rush to judge without understanding
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Central portrayal of emotional and psychological abuse from a controlling father; impacts on children's mental health and family dynamics
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