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EVERY DAY

David Levithan

A teenager who wakes up in a new body every day finds love.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Teen romance and identity themes are emotionally complex, with abusive behavior, possession of bodies, religious conflict, harassment, and relationship dilemmas. Sexual content appears limited, but the concepts suit mature teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • LGBTQIA characters4/5
  • Romance4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The story includes death-related themes, including suicide, but no character death is identified and death is not the central focus.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild profanity is present, typically reflecting the age of the teenagers inhabited.

LGBTQIA characters4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is genderless and explores fluid identities, which is central to the narrative.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Nathan’s religious beliefs and Reverend Poole’s preaching and supernatural interpretation are meaningful parts of the conflict.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

The central plot revolves entirely around a romantic connection and the challenges of sustaining it.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The concept of body possession and being stalked by a hostile entity provides a sense of psychological unease.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes discussion of intimacy and physical relationships, consistent with typical young adult fiction.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Drug and alcohol use are depicted in the context of the various high school environments A inhabits.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes instances of verbal abuse and a character being abandoned in a car, which causes distress and potential danger.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows bravery in navigating a lonely, uncertain life and facing those who wish to harm them.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative premise that forces readers to reconsider the foundations of identity and attraction.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The narrative explicitly features characters of many genders, races, and socio-economic backgrounds through the host bodies.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into diverse human experiences and the social dynamics of high school.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The narrative emphasizes the importance of compassion for others, regardless of their circumstances.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes empathy, self-reflection, and the idea that personality is more than physical appearance.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist strives to be ethical, though they face significant moral dilemmas regarding their existence.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How are identity and relationships presented, and how do they shape the characters’ experiences?
  3. Which choice in EVERY DAY would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in EVERY DAY, and what caused that change?
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