Phases of the Moon, Julia Watts 
Book
Literary Fiction
Book
Literary Fiction
Updated: 11 May 2025
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

The protagonist, who is 16-17, is in a relationship with an adult. She later is coerced into having sex with another adult. There are a couple instances of sexual harassment. Two other characters are groomed by older adults.

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