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Content levels
ViolenceNone
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
On a barrier island off the coast of New Jersey, sixteen-year-old Dough is surprised when her long-distance boyfriend returns after four years and still finds her beautiful, despite her seventy-pound weight gain.
Is Starstruck appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A sweet coming-of-age romance focused on body image and self-acceptance. Contains mild romantic content (likely kissing) and age-appropriate exploration of teen self-esteem issues.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body image issues.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Dough's journey of navigating her changing body and a surprise reunion with her first love.
Tags
Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismRomance