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Heart of Gold

Sharon Shinn (2000)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Seriesindigo & gulden #
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.65

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

ScientistAristocrat

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

On a planet torn apart by class and economic divisions and feuding factions, Nolan, a rational scientist of the privileged class, and Katrini, a born rebel, are drawn together in a forbidden love that could change their world forever.

Is Heart of Gold appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This is an adult science fiction romance with sexual content and themes of class warfare and social rebellion. The love story crosses forbidden class boundaries in a politically divided world.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include class struggle, political violence, and forbidden relationship.

Who'll love this

Older teens who love forbidden romance and social justice themes will be drawn to this star-crossed lovers story set on a divided planet.

Tags

Science Fiction RomanceSocial CommentaryPolitical Fantasy