The Other Girl: A Midvale Academy Novel (by Sarah Miller)
common sense media says
Fun prep school story, but full of racy content.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book features all kinds of racy material, from the main character planning to have sex with her boyfriend in the school's chapel to a scene where an underage girl makes out with a creepy dean as part of an elaborate scheme. There is swearing, drug use, and sex among the teens at Midvale Prep -- and the prettiest girl at school pretty much starves herself in an effort to look thinner.
Positive role models:
Pilar is portrayed as a rather unhappy character despite her physical beauty -- however, she does a calculation whenever she meets a woman, comparing how hot she is compared to her. She also starves herself to be thin.
Sex:
The opening scene involves Molly and Gideon "writhing half naked in an empty chapel." And that's just the beginning of the racy stuff. In another scene, Gideon talks to his friends about getting hot and heavy with Pilar and what parts of her body she lets him touch. Molly uses her ESP to let a boy see Pilar naked, and later she and Pilar work on a scheme that ends up with Pilar having to make out with the slimy Dean of Standards.
Language:
Pretty racy language. All the biggies are thrown around like crazy, as well as some pretty naughty slang for body parts, etc.
Consumerism:
Not overly saturated but Pilar does some serious shopping at stores like Fred Segal. Other mentions of brands like Coach, Coke, Target.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Characters drink and smoke marijuana. Gideon's roommates even grow plants in their dorm closet.
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musiclover206
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adult
its good but not for kids cuz there is stuff in there that kids shouldn't even be thinkin about
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Xxbeautifuland ...
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teen, 13 years old
Loved It.
It was a very excellent book but a bit too descriptive. They describe things young teens do not need to read about at this age and are a bit too innapropriate. They talk about drugs, drinking, and describe a couple about to have sex. I would not recomend this to your young child unless they are at least 14, or 15. Overall this was truly and amazing book and I would recomend this to older teens.
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