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Content levels
ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild
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Synopsis
Arson is walking a fine line between boy and monster. When a girl moves in next door, he hopes to find purpose in his life. He must face his consuming past and confront the nightmare that is his present.
Is Arson appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A YA contemporary fantasy about a boy with dangerous fire abilities struggling with his monstrous nature. Expect themes of isolation and self-harm metaphors, with moderate supernatural violence.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include self-harm, body horror, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with a protagonist who feels like an outsider while he searches for purpose and connection despite his dangerous powers.
Tags
Contemporary FantasyParanormalDark YA