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ANOTHER DAY

Name: ANOTHER DAY
Author: David Levithan

David Levithan

Rhiannon’s side of the "Every Day" story. (Ages 12 to 17)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Teen romance includes kissing, a controlling and emotionally unhealthy relationship, identity and consent complications, supernatural possession, and emotionally intense relationship conflict; sexual content appears limited. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

Romance5/5
Frightening scenes2/5
LGBTQIA characters2/5

Strongest positives

Courage & resilience3/5
Creativity & curiosity3/5
Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language2/5

Why this rating?

Typical teen dialogue with occasional mild language.

LGBTQIA characters2/5

Why this rating?

The protagonist interacts with characters of various sexualities; A inhabits bodies regardless of gender or orientation.

Religious themes1/5

Why this rating?

A reverend is mentioned briefly in context of a character trying to explain a supernatural event.

Romance5/5

Why this rating?

Romance drives the plot: Rhiannon navigates her toxic relationship with Justin while pursuing an impossible relationship with A. Kissing and make-out scenes are included.

Frightening scenes2/5

Why this rating?

Some unease regarding the supernatural premise of body possession, but not designed to frighten.

Sexual content & nudity2/5

Why this rating?

Includes mentions of make-out sessions and romantic tension, but no explicit content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5

Why this rating?

The excerpt mentions a party but does not describe drinking, smoking, vaping, or drug use. Because the supplied material is incomplete, limited incidental use cannot be ruled out.

Violence1/5

Why this rating?

Includes brief, non-graphic conflict and mentions of a character being left on a roadside.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5

Why this rating?

Requires courage for the protagonist to confront her reality and make hard decisions.

Creativity & curiosity3/5

Why this rating?

The premise of a soul inhabiting a different body each day invites imaginative thinking about identity, embodiment, and perspective.

Diverse representation3/5

Why this rating?

The nature of the body-jumping entity inherently exposes the reader to a diverse range of characters and experiences.

Educational value1/5

Why this rating?

Incidental exploration of perspective and empathy.

Kindness & empathy3/5

Why this rating?

Kindness and connection are central themes despite challenging circumstances.

Positive messages3/5

Why this rating?

The story emphasizes empathy, identity, consent, self-worth, and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns.

Good role models3/5

Why this rating?

Rhiannon learns to navigate difficult choices and sets boundaries.

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Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

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

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