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Every Day

2018

16-year old Rhiannon falls in love with a mysterious spirit named “A” that inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, Rhiannon and “A” work each day to find each other, not knowing what the next day will bring.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 teen romance includes kissing, relationship conflict, emotional themes, mild language, and some party/substance references. The body-switching premise may prompt thoughtful discussion about identity and consent. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • LGBTQIA characters3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Includes discussions of life and existence, but death is not a primary or graphic plot point.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild profanity suitable for a PG-13 rating.

LGBTQIA characters3/5
Why this rating?

The premise inherently involves characters of diverse genders and sexualities due to the body-swapping aspect.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

The story is primarily about Rhiannon falling in love with A and working to sustain their relationship, making romance the dominant theme.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The supernatural premise creates some existential unease, but no horror elements.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains some light teen romantic tension and occasional innuendo typical for the genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Depicts occasional instances of teen social substance use.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief, non-graphic conflict or tension related to the body-swapping premise.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show courage in navigating their unconventional relationship.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The inventive body-switching concept sparks imagination and sustained questions about embodiment, identity, and perspective.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The body-switching premise brings varied genders, appearances, backgrounds, and identities into the central story rather than treating difference as incidental.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages empathy and perspective-taking.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy for others is a recurring theme.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes empathy, looking beyond appearances, respecting identity, and considering how choices affect relationships.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show emotional openness and empathy, though some teen decisions and relationship conflicts are imperfect.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  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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