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**She was too grown-up for childish games. But too young to become a woman....** Living with her parents and brother in her Grandmother Emma's enormous mansion, Jordan March tries to be a good girl and follow her grandmother's strict rules. But one day, without warning, Jordan's body begins to change -- and everyone notices her in a way that seems dark, dangerous, and threatening. Suddenly the March family secrets are unleashed, and Jordan is ashamed and afraid that her soft curves are unwelcome indeed. Now Grandmother Emma sets out to make Jordan pay for her family's past mistakes, sending her world spinning wildly out of control...
Broken Flower: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark psychological horror explores a girl's puberty within an abusive, controlling household where her grandmother views her physical maturation as shameful and punishable. Contains themes of body shaming, emotional abuse, and dark family secrets that are disturbing and inappropriate for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, emotional abuse, and body shaming (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Not recommended for children or teens; this is a dark adult horror about family abuse and control.