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Innocence

Jane Mendelsohn (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.41

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

IsolationPersecution

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen. She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found. But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. Something more than chance—and nothing less than destiny—has brought them together in a world whose hour of reckoning is fast approaching

Is Innocence appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

A dark literary fantasy exploring isolation, destiny, and forbidden connection between two outcasts hiding beneath and within society. Contains moderate violence and themes of persecution, with mild romantic content and philosophical darkness suited for mature readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include isolation and persecution.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens drawn to atmospheric, character-driven fantasy about two lonely souls finding each other against impossible odds will appreciate this poetic exploration of destiny and connection.

Tags

Literary FantasyUrban FantasyRomantic FantasyPhilosophical Fantasy