Another Day (2015) Parents Guide: Is the book OK for kids?

The book contains several instances of kissing and physical intimacy between Rhiannon and her boyfriend Justin, as well as Rhiannon and 'A' in various bodies. References are made to sexual desire and the physical sensations of being close to someone, but scenes do not become graphically explicit. For example, Rhiannon and 'A' (while 'A' is in the body of Nathan Daldry) experience a charged moment in a car that focuses on emotional and physical longing. Later, Rhiannon reflects on the physical differences between…

Violence is minimal, though there are tense moments involving Justin’s temper and emotional volatility. There are brief mentions of past bullying and the inherent instability of A's life, but physical altercations are rare. Rhiannon often feels on edge around Justin, fearing his verbal outbursts or the way he might damage objects like his car or doors. In one instance, Justin's aggression is directed toward an inanimate object during a moment of frustration, serving as a signifier of his deteriorating mental…

Moderate use of profanity throughout, including uses of 'sh*t,' 'b*tch,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' The language is consistent with realistic contemporary YA fiction depicting high school students. Justin frequently uses more abrasive language than Rhiannon, often using 'hell' or 'damn' to punctuate his annoyance with school or social obligations. Other students at parties use similar language, and Rhiannon herself uses stronger words like 'sh*t' when she is particularly overwhelmed by the supernatural nature of 'A's'…

Depictions of teen drinking and smoking occur at parties, primarily to illustrate the coping mechanisms of the characters. Justin is frequently portrayed as using these substances to cope with his own issues, which causes friction in his relationship with Rhiannon. At a party in Chapter 5, many students are seen drinking beer, and the atmosphere is depicted as standard for a high school social gathering. Justin later returns home smelling of smoke, implying he has been using cigarettes or marijuana to deal with…

Major themes include the nature of identity vs. physical appearance, the ethics of 'A' occupying bodies without permission, the struggle of dating someone with a mental illness (Justin), and the longing for stability. Rhiannon constantly questions whether she can love the soul of a person if their face changes every twenty-four hours. The book also delves deeply into the toll of emotional labor in a toxic relationship, as Rhiannon tries to 'fix' Justin. The ethical dilemma of 'A' using others' bodies is a…