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The Fallout

S. A. Bodeen (2013)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Compound #2
Setting
CSM age13+
Goodreads3.79

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Eli and his family lived in an underground shelter they called the Compound for six years. Now, the family must readjust to the real world. Their ordeal has made them so famous, they must stay in hiding - everyone from doomsday preppers to the tabloid media wants a piece of them. Even worse, their father's former adviser continues to control the company Eli and his brother inherited. As Eli tries to determine who the family can trust, he learns the nightmare of the Compound - and his father's experiments - might not be over. (Jacket flap)

Is The Fallout appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This sequel deals with the psychological aftermath of six years in underground captivity, including family trauma, trust issues, and corporate conspiracy. Contains moderate psychological tension and references to past abuse and experimentation.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, captivity, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Eli's struggle to rebuild his life after years trapped underground while uncovering dangerous secrets about his father's experiments.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticDystopianPsychological ThrillerScience Fiction