Likely Story (by David Van Etten)
common sense media says
Light, soapy summer read about a teen soap writer.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's a fair amount of swearing, some make-out sessions, poor parental influence, and brand names in this novel. However, it's milder and less malicious than other teen fare like the Gossip Girl books.
Violence:
Screaming matches between mother and daughter often occur.
Sex:
A teen couple make out several times, including a time he shows up at her hotel room wearing nothing but a t-shirt and boxers. The narrator shares that the only thing being deflowered are the rose petals on the bed.
Language:
"Bitch" is a often used as a description of one girl's mother. There are a few other mild swear words teens tend to like. Gay men are negatively called "gayboys."
Consumerism:
A good amount of product placement: Desperate Housewives, Hamlet, Paris Hilton, Starbucks, Old Navy, Prada, etc.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
An adult woman drinks alcohol quite often to deal with emotional stress.
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