After the Moment (by Garret Freymann-Weyr)
common sense media says
Honest look at how crazy first love can be; teens only.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a mature book about a boy who falls in love with a very troubled girl. Maia has family problems and also is trying to recover from anorexia and self-injury. She is also raped at a party while drunk -- and another boy videotapes the incident. Leigh finally gets so angry that he beats one of the boys nearly to death.
Violence:
When Maia tells Leigh that she was videotaped having sex against her will, he beats up one of the boys involved, nearly killing him and doing permanent damage to his vision.
Sex:
Leigh has a sexual relationship with his girlfriend before Maia. And at the start of their relationship, Maia tells Leigh, "In my experience guys want one thing, and I don't do that now."
Language:
Some minor cursing.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Maia gets drunk at a party with other kids from school.
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