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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she's tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defences and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth.
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Hopeless: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This book contains explicit sexual content, depictions of past child abuse and sexual assault, and intense emotional trauma. The storyline involves recovering repressed memories of childhood victimization and processing severe PTSD.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, child abuse, emotional abuse, kidnapping, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the intense, mysterious romance and the emotional journey of uncovering a dark past.