About this book
Real, compulsive and intense: Cat Clarke is the queen of emotional suspense. For fans of Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn, Megan Abbott and Jandy Nelson. Jem Halliday is in love with her gay best friend. Not exactly ideal, but she's learning to live with it. Then the unspeakable happens. Kai is outed online ... and he kills himself. Jem knows nothing she can say or do will bring him back. But she wants to know who was responsible. And she wants to take them down. A searing story of love, revenge and betrayal from a bestselling author.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Undone" by Cat Clarke was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ and sexual content. The bans were largely driven by parental complaints and actions from local school boards, reflecting ongoing debates about the appropriateness of such themes in educational settings. Specific instances included challenges in states like Texas and Florida, where conservative advocacy groups pushed for the removal of books they deemed inappropriate for students. As of late 2024, the bans have been upheld in multiple districts, with ongoing discussions about the book's content continuing in various school board meetings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Sexual |
