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Synopsis
Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honour they could hope for...and the cruellest. But this year, there's a ninth girl. And instead of paper, she's made of fire.
Is Girls of Paper and Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
This YA fantasy contains sexual situations (not explicit but present), references to sexual assault, violence, and captivity in a royal harem setting. LGBTQ+ romance is central to the story.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include sexual assault, emotional abuse, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the fierce heroine who refuses to accept her fate and the forbidden romance that gives her strength to resist.