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Dreamland

Sarah Dessen (2000)

SubgenreLow Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages250 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads3.9/5 (84245)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Rogerson Biscoe, with his green eyes and dark curly hair, is absolutely seductive. Before long, sixteen-year-old Caitlin finds herself under his spell. And when he starts to abuse her, she finds she's in too deep to get herself out...

Is Dreamland appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This contemporary YA novel depicts an abusive teenage relationship with emotional and physical violence. While not graphically detailed, the abuse is central to the story and includes manipulation and control dynamics that may be disturbing.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include domestic violence, emotional abuse, and physical abuse (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will find a raw, honest portrayal of how someone can get caught in an unhealthy relationship and the journey to break free.

Tags

Contemporary RealismProblem NovelPsychological Fiction