Content levels
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
An exquisite novel about the consequences of who we choose to love.Lex and his sister, Marina, are inseparable. The air they share has always been light and boundless, but suddenly it's weighted down. And now Lex is gone. When the one relationship that cradled her turns out to shatter her sense of self, Marina needs her friend West to help put the pieces back together. But Marina won't feel truly complete until she faces the past that is haunting her.Highly acclaimed and award–winning author Francesca Lia Block tells the tale of a brother and sister whose loving relationship is too intense for them to bear. With the sensitivity and refinement that Block is known for, she manages to weave together her characters and their lives into this beautiful and thought–provoking tale.
Wasteland: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This literary novel deals with an incestuous relationship between siblings and explores the psychological aftermath, including grief, trauma, and recovery. The content is handled with literary sensitivity but the subject matter requires mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include incest, self-harm, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in literary exploration of forbidden relationships and psychological healing will find this thought-provoking.