Hate List

Includes descriptions of heavy kissing and physical intimacy between Valerie and Nick.

The school shooting is described in intense detail, including specific injuries and deaths.

Frequent use of strong language including f-words, s-words, and various other vulgarities throughout.

Characters use God's name as an exclamation or in moments of high stress.

Occasional mentions of teenage drinking and parents using alcohol to cope with stress.

Explores suicidal ideation, self-harm, and the deep psychological trauma of a mass shooting.

The realistic depiction of a school shooting and the subsequent bullying is very disturbing.

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this realistic contemporary novel.

The story focus is on heterosexual relationships; LGBTQ+ themes are not a primary focus.

Focuses on human resilience and finding personal truth amidst a world of pain and nihilism.

The story is largely secular and does not specifically target or mock Christian faith.

Valerie shows bravery by returning to school and attempting to protect others during the shooting.

Faith is absent, with characters relying on therapy and self-reflection rather than spiritual resources.

Explores complex family dynamics and the difficult process of rebuilding broken parental bonds.

The central theme involves Valerie seeking to forgive herself and others for their roles in the tragedy.