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Did anyone else encounter this minor problem: on chapter nineteenth Caleb's girlfriend is named Amanda, but on chapter twenty-six, during the art gallery opening her name is Michelle?

Christy Aufderhar Yes, I caught that too. I don't know if that was a typo or if he just moved onto a different girlfriend.…moreYes, I caught that too. I don't know if that was a typo or if he just moved onto a different girlfriend.(less)

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how clean is this book in terms of foul language? is there a lot of cursing (particularly F-bombs)?

Piper Blasphemy approx 14 times, da*n approx 8 times and sh*t approx 3 times.

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does the book contain any explicit scenes? (other than kissing) if so, how explicit?

Elise Tharp Nope! And there’s only like a kiss or two at the end.

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Does the story connect in some way to the song, movie, or the original book titled To Sir, with Love? I am puzzled that this book was given the same title as the novel by E.R. Braithwaite that the movie starring Sidney Poitier is based on, and wondered if that is explored in the text.

Kiraz ~ bookwithacherryontop No, there's no connection to the song/movie/book you refer to. I think it's just a coincidence, the title makes sense for the plot of the book. There'…moreNo, there's no connection to the song/movie/book you refer to. I think it's just a coincidence, the title makes sense for the plot of the book. There's actually a lot of other books by the same name as well.(less)

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Would someone kindly tell me if this leads to cheating? I am on the first chapter and the person she has a crush on has a gf? Please let me know. I was hoping he has lied about gf, but afraid to continue if it turns out to be that he really is in a relationship :((

SparksofEmber There's no emotional affair or cheating, imo. Neither him nor the girl he was with were actually *into* each other - they were childhood friends seein…moreThere's no emotional affair or cheating, imo. Neither him nor the girl he was with were actually *into* each other - they were childhood friends seeing each other solely due to parental expectations and out of habit. After the "breakup" they are still good friends.(less)

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Has anyone noticed on page 88/89 Gracie is talking to Sebastian’s parents and she describes his dad as Mr. Cooper? Was that a mistake or am i missing something :/

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