The Seven Year Slip

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by Ashley Poston (Goodreads Author)

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At the end of the chapter "Ghosts", who did she met, herself? Or her aunt?
Christiehickory Yes- why did they not get to have a conversation? I hated the ending of that chapter.
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Danielle I believe he did recognize her but didn't want her to know because older apartment Clementine had just told him something like, "If you met me at 22 w…moreI believe he did recognize her but didn't want her to know because older apartment Clementine had just told him something like, "If you met me at 22 we would never work" because she wasn't the same person.(less)
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What was the significance of Iwan naming his restaurant Hyacinth? Does it represent anything? It feels random for a book with so much intention but maybe I missed something?
Wileine "Hyacinthus' tragic death lends the hyacinth connotations of sorrow and mourning." Fitting for the storyline (grief and passings.)…more"Hyacinthus' tragic death lends the hyacinth connotations of sorrow and mourning." Fitting for the storyline (grief and passings.)(less)
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I am fifteen, is it suitable for my age to read this book?
Lisa If you are comfortable with a few explicit love scenes, then it's fine.
Content wise, it's sort of about the transition to finding oneself after one f…moreIf you are comfortable with a few explicit love scenes, then it's fine.
Content wise, it's sort of about the transition to finding oneself after one finishes college, with a bit of a love story and some magic thrown in. There are elements of grief as well. Totally appropriate on those levels.
Strict parents or school guidelines might object to the few love scenes, though. (less)
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What age rating would y'all say this is?
Ilona I would personally say it's for people 18+. There are a few curse words mentioned and there are on-page "relation" scenes, though they aren't necessar…moreI would personally say it's for people 18+. There are a few curse words mentioned and there are on-page "relation" scenes, though they aren't necessarily explicit.

The themes mentioned in the book are also a little bit more mature (e.g. grief, navigating your career, the characters are often drink alcohol, etc.) so I feel like older readers would be able to resonate with it more.

With the magical realism aspect taken into consideration, it's duel timeline-ish so the characters are between 26-33 years old throughout the book. It's overall a beautiful book that I think anyone can enjoy but there are a few mature themes that might not make it age appropriate for younger readers. (less)
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