Trigger Warnings

Grrrls on the Side

Sexual assault: While there are no depictions of rape in this novel, there is discussion of the rape of a 13-year-old girl on page 25*. There is also a scene on page 61 where the main character experiences unwanted kissing and touching.

In the Present Tense

Self-harm (cutting), suicidal thoughts, addiction, abuse by medical professional (including forced hospitalization and use of physical restraints in a hospital setting)

Past Imperfect

Addiction/substance abuse, abuse by medical professional (including forced hospitalization and use of physical restraints in a hospital setting), portrayals of mental illness (including depression, psychotic episodes, suicidal thoughts, disassociation, and anxiety)

*Page numbers are taken from the paperback edition.