Dickens & Rumi
Cover of SOMEDAY

book

SOMEDAY

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

David Levithan

Is SOMEDAY appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

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

Ages 14+Book 3 · Every DaySource 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.

Where to get it

Find in a libraryBuy on Bookshop.orgBuy on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

10-second decision

Is this likely to fit your family?

Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsLGBTQIA characters 4/5 · Romance 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 3 · Every Day
Recommendation4/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: lgbtqia characters.

This is the quick scan. Open the evidence and methodology below for the basis behind each rating.

Quick context

What parents should know

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. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: lgbtqia characters.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: LGBTQIA characters 4/5
Recommendation 4/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

Dickens & Rumi editorial
Source checkedPublication method
17Scored categories
17Evidence notes
1Explicit 0/5 checks
Nov 5, 2026Last updated

Dickens & Rumi describes what is present; families decide what matters to them. Community reactions are kept separate from official content ratings.

How ratings workReport a rating or series issue
Review depth17 scored categories17 evidence notes
Show Wikipedia summary

Open to load a short Wikipedia summary.

Quick view

At a glance

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

Reading order

Series progression

All known volumes are shown. Reviewed books include age guidance and cautions; books still being reviewed are clearly marked.

  1. Book 1 · EVERY DAYAges 14+
    LGBTQIA characters4/5Romance4/5Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Death of a character2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Violence2/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · ANOTHER DAYAges 14+
    Romance5/5Frightening scenes2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 3 · SOMEDAYAges 14+
    LGBTQIA characters4/5Romance4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense

Keep going

What should you do next?

One review should lead naturally to the next useful choice.

Lower cautionsTry something gentlerLIGHTLARK SAGAOpen review →Similar fitCompare another titleEONACompare →Keep browsingSearch for another bookUse age, interests, vibe, or content preferences.Search →

Similar, with lighter cautions

Want something gentler?

These reviewed titles have overlapping age guidance and a lower total caution score than SOMEDAY. Open each review for the details.

LIGHTLARK SAGAAlex AsterAges 14+5 points lighter on published cautionsBOOKThe SingingAlison Croggon · 2008Ages 13+4 points lighter on published cautionsHADESAlexandra AdornettoAges 14+3 points lighter on published cautionsHALOAlexandra AdornettoAges 13+3 points lighter on published cautions

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.

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.

Checked and not flagged

No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Graphic injury · 0/5

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.

Family discussion

Talk about it

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

  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?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community perspective — separate from editorial ratings

What families noticed

Community signal

Community ratings and written reactions are a separate layer. They do not automatically change Dickens & Rumi’s official age guidance or content scores.

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

If you liked this

Try something nearby

Related by age fit, format, and catalogue context.

You’re hereSOMEDAY
EONAAlison GoodmanAges 14+EONAlison GoodmanAges 13+CEMETERY BOYSAiden ThomasAges 14+THE WAY I USED TO BEAmber SmithAges 16+

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Something wrong with this guide? Report age, caution, series, cover, or title issues.