Literary FictionYoung Adult
A powerful YA novel inspired by the musical, exploring family, identity, and healing after a sexual assault.
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A powerful YA novel inspired by the musical, exploring family, identity, and healing after a sexual assault.
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Eric Smith's Jagged Little Pill: The Novel is a timely and gutsy YA story based on the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical from Alanis Morissette, Diablo Cody, and Glen Ballard! "Blends the spirit of some of our most beloved musical works into a new anthem: Teens long to be seen, heard, and for their voices to matter. An honest exploration of family and love, of identity and responsibility. Powerful and relevant." -- New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey Swallow it down--what a ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic content with some infatuation; includes context of sexual assault aftermath.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence; no graphic depictions of physical harm described.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language typical for YA content.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of party context; no heavy focus on drugs or alcohol.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central queer identity themes with a main character seeking acceptance.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content depicted.
Political content
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Moderate social messaging on justice and family dynamics.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on sexual assault and its emotional aftermath; central to plot.
Other
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