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EVERY EXQUISITE THING

Laura Steven

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for EVERY EXQUISITE THING by Laura Steven. This book is recommended for ages 14+; content notes include Romance, Strong language, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Teen-focused fiction with emotionally mature themes, relationship issues and difficult life experiences; best suited to middle and older teens rather than younger readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Strong language2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild-to-moderate teen profanity or insults may occur, without evidence of frequent or extreme language.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA characters may appear in the wider teen community, but LGBTQIA identity or relationships do not appear central.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Contains typical teenage romantic interests and dating dynamics.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild references or situations typical of YA contemporary fiction.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minor references to parties or casual teen substance use may occur, but substance use is not a major focus.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the courage required to be one's true self.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Its emphasis on personal expression and adolescent perspective may encourage imagination and creative self-expression.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Reflects a diverse student body.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer social and emotional insight into adolescence, but teaching factual knowledge is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and empathetic growth are emphasized.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes authenticity and finding oneself amidst peer pressure.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist learns and grows through her mistakes.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in EVERY EXQUISITE THING would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in EVERY EXQUISITE THING, and what caused that change?
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