Two ambitious Harvard undergrads, Zoe and Jack, bond over chemistry and launch a startup promising an anti-aging drug, rocketing to fame amid fraud and personal turmoil.
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Two ambitious Harvard undergrads, Zoe and Jack, bond over chemistry and launch a startup promising an anti-aging drug, rocketing to fame amid fraud and personal turmoil.
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A Zibby Owens "Summer Read" A Jordy's Book Club "Most Anticipated Book of 2025" An Oprah Daily "Best Summer Reads" "It stole my breath and my heart. It’s a grand story of science and startups, and a simple story of first love and belonging." ―Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark and We Begin at the End A singular, extraordinary debut about Zoe and Jack, Harvard students who find themselves propelled into the intoxicating biotech startup world when they announce they’ve discov...
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Sexual content
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Scenes of losing virginity and infidelity; some romantic encounters described, but not highly explicit or frequent. Implied coercion in relationships; no graphic assaults detailed.
Violence & gore
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Depictions of domestic violence; no extreme gore or torture detailed.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present in dialogue.
Substance use
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Frequent drug use and addiction themes; portrayed as cautionary with consequences like overdose and dependency.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores misogyny in science and startup culture; themes of ambition, ethics, and gender perceptions in academia.
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicide and addiction-related self-harm depicted; includes ideation and attempts central to character arcs.
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse, domestic violence, and misogyny; central to backstories and relationships, with emotional aftermath. Implied coercion in relationships; no graphic assaults detailed.
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