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SOMEDAY

David Levithan

A finds others who can move from body to body everyday. (Ages 12 to 17)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to mature teens because of sustained identity and relationship themes, danger and violence, grief, and sexual situations, though the treatment is generally non-graphic. 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
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deals with the implications of death and the loss of connection, though not centered on graphic depictions of dying.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No significant gore or graphic detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild profanity consistent with contemporary young adult literature.

LGBTQIA characters4/5
Why this rating?

Gender and sexuality are prominent through A's fluid identity and relationships, with LGBTQIA themes treated seriously and affirmingly.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious beliefs are mentioned or referenced as part of the diverse experiences the characters encounter.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romantic love and complicated relationships are central, including the continuing relationship between Rhiannon and A.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Ongoing danger, pursuit, loss of control, and threats to characters create sustained unease and tension, though the book is not overt horror.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes discussion of relationships and mature situations, but remains YA appropriate.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal or occasional references to teenage social settings that may include substance use, not glorified.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Threats, coercion, pursuit, and physical confrontations occur, but they are generally brief and non-graphic rather than intensely violent.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Shows courage in facing the uncertainty of existence and making difficult moral decisions.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The unique premise fosters imaginative exploration of philosophical and social concepts.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The story includes varied genders, sexualities, identities, and life experiences, with diversity central to its premise.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages thinking about identity, perspective, and the impact of one's choices on others.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy, care, listening, and protecting vulnerable people are recurring values, even amid conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes emphasize empathy, consent, autonomy, resisting abuse of power, and valuing people beyond labels or appearances.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show compassion and moral courage, while also making difficult and imperfect choices that invite discussion.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How are identity and relationships presented, and how do they shape the characters’ experiences?
  3. Which choice in SOMEDAY would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in SOMEDAY, and what caused that change?
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