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Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
When nearly killing a classmate gets seventeen-year-old Sadie Su kicked out of her third boarding school in four years, she returns to her family s California vineyard estate. Here, she s meant to stay out of trouble. Here, she s meant to do a lot of things. But it s hard. She s bored. And when Sadie s bored, the only thing she likes is trouble.
Is Delicate Monsters appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
This dark YA novel features a troubled teen protagonist with violent tendencies and explores themes of moral ambiguity. Expect moderate violence, potential substance references, and psychologically complex situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, violence, and manipulation.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Sadie's rebellious nature and her struggle between boredom and dangerous impulses.