Purity By Skyler Mason -

: Mason explores the "double standards" applied to women’s sexuality, questioning why female desire is censored while male promiscuity is often normalized.

: Cole’s reaction is unexpectedly protective and possessive, revealing his own deep-seated feelings and forcing both characters to confront the "friend-zone" they have inhabited for years. Purity by Skyler Mason

: A central message of the book is "owning one's sexual experience," portraying it not as a loss of virtue but as a step toward empowerment and identity. : Mason explores the "double standards" applied to