Is this book acceptable for my child (or me!)? What are some of the salient topics in the book? What should I be prepared for (language, sexual content, violence)?
I am an avid reader/listener of science fiction and fantasy. I love epic novels and complex relationships. Dystopian novels and storylines also play a part in the books I read. Often, these books are considered YA (young adult). The “young adult” age range typically means “teenager,” but keep in mind that adolescence may last to the mid-20s (think about the development of the frontal lobe). Often, the topics discussed and present in the books are scary for the adults: my child is reading WHAT??!!! But for the teen, the writing is personal, relevant, and oftentimes, socially educational. My goal in these review are to highlight some books/series/authors that I have enjoyed and would recommend to particular young reader-friends of mine. Some of the other reviews will be of books geared more toward adults, but you may find your youngster completely capable of handling the content.
Iron Druid Chronicles – Kevin Hearne
Sarah J. Maas
John Scalzi
Neil Gaiman
Cast In series – Michelle Sagara
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