THE CHARM OFFENSIVE— Content Warnings

For readers who prefer advanced warning about potentially sensitive content in books, I wanted to provide content warnings, which may or may not impact your decision to purchase and read this book. Everything below is technically a spoiler, so proceed with caution. 

THE CHARM OFFENSIVE is first and foremost a romantic comedy that celebrates queer love and queer joy, with the happily ever after guaranteed. But it is also a book that centers on mental health, exploration of sexual identity (included multiple open-door sex scenes), and representation in the media. Please be aware of the following potential triggers: 

• On-page anxiety, panic attacks, and experiences with depression

• Conversations surrounding OCD and mental illness stigmas, including workplace discrimination (off-page, alluded to)

• Drinking and discussions of alcohol dependency 

• Familial estrangement and rejection based on mental illness (off-page, alluded to)

• Brief references to homophobia and racism (all challenged)