Dickens & Rumi
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I HATE EVERYONE BUT YOU

Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin

A tale of two best friends documented through texts and emails. (Ages 14 to 17)

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to older teens because of frequent strong language, sexual discussion, dating, substance use, mental-health themes and emotionally complex friendship conflict. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Strong language4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs3/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional passing mention of commercial brands standard in modern life.

Strong language4/5
Why this rating?

Strong and frequent profanity is consistent with the book's candid young-adult voice and title.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA themes are present and explored through the characters' experiences.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Dating, crushes, relationships and friendship tensions are prominent as the characters navigate college and adulthood.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary themes.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Contains candid discussions about sex and sexual experiences.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Depicts college students drinking alcohol and experimenting with substances.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The characters show emotional courage in confronting change, independence, identity and difficult relationship choices.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Its message-based format and distinct voices encourage reflection on communication, but inventive problem-solving is not the main focus.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features diverse perspectives on identity and mental health.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the social and emotional realities of the college experience.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty, empathy and support are important, though characters sometimes hurt each other through jealousy or harsh words.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes honest communication, self-knowledge, accountability and maintaining care through conflict and change.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed and realistic, representing messy but relatable growth.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in I HATE EVERYONE BUT YOU would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in I HATE EVERYONE BUT YOU, and what caused that change?
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