SuitabookEnemy self
Suzanne Kovitz
- Reading
- Consider reading alongside your teenager and pausing after difficult material to check how it is landing. You could agree beforehand that they can stop or take a break.
- Themes
- Bullying and changed perspective: Jessica is bullied by Denise, then finds herself in Denise’s body after the switch. The synopsis does not establish whether the body switch leads to greater understanding of Denise or excuses her bullying.
- Substance use and exploitation: Jessica’s predicament is associated with drug use, hustling, theft and captivity. The synopsis names these dangers but does not indicate how explicitly they are depicted.
- Worth knowing
- The synopsis includes drug use, an abusive father, incest, hallucinogens, theft, captivity and flashbacks. These subjects may merit a check-in, particularly if any feel close to your reader’s experience.