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Thumped

Megan McCafferty (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesHarmony and Melody #2
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.36

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

"Melody and Harmony are without a doubt two of the most powerful pregnant teens on the planet, and there's only one thing they could do that would make them more famous than they already are: tell the truth"--

Is Thumped appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This sequel follows two pregnant teenage sisters navigating fame and truth in a dystopian society that commodifies teen pregnancy. Contains mature themes about reproductive control, pregnancy, and societal manipulation.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include pregnancy, power imbalance, and deception.

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the sibling dynamics and the protagonists' struggle against a system that wants to control their story and their bodies.

Tags

DystopianContemporarySocial CommentarySpeculative Fiction