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The Beginners

Rebecca Wolff (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads2.5
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryMystery

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterMysterious Hero

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentitySmall Town LifeFascination and ObsessionSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Struggling for a greater understanding of the world as she approaches young adulthood in her sleepy New England town, Ginger is drawn to newcomers Theo and Raquel Motherwell and becomes fascinated by their past.

Is The Beginners appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This coming-of-age story follows a young woman's fascination with mysterious newcomers to her small town. Content is likely mature in tone with potential for sexual situations and complex psychological themes.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Ginger's desire to escape small-town life and her fascination with intriguing newcomers who seem to hold exciting secrets.

Tags

Literary FictionContemporary FantasyPsychological