Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes

From Book Trigger Warnings
Girl Against the Universe
Cover of Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes
Author(s) Paula Stokes
Published May 17, 2016
Publisher HarperTeen
Genre(s) Romance
Sports Romance
Age group Young Adult


Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes is a young adult sports romance, originally published on May 17, 2016.

Trigger Warnings

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  • Abandonment
  • Animal Harm (deer)
  • Anxiety
  • Asian Stereotypes
  • Athletic Injury
  • Aviophobia/Aerophobia
  • Bodily Harm
  • Car Accidents
    One in the past that resulted in the death of the main character's brother, uncle, and father. One graphic with the main character and her friend after they hit a deer.
  • Controlling Parents
  • Death
    Main character's brother, uncle, and father.
  • Heartbreak
  • Hospitalization
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Mental Illness
  • Near-death Experiences
  • PTSD
  • Sex
    In the past, the main character's friend/boyfriend had hookups in the past that are discussed. No details are given and it's not graphic. A couple also gets close to having sex but they are interrupted. Some couples are underage or include an underage partner.
  • Surgery
  • Therapy
  • Trauma
  • Underage Drinking
  • Vehicle Crash (rollercoaster, past)

Representation

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  • Mentally Ill Main Character (Anxiety, PTSD)

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