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Double Blind

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Iris Johansen · 2018

Is Double Blind appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Double Blind by Iris Johansen. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Book 6 · Kendra MichaelsSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5 · Violence 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 6 · Kendra Michaels
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Next volumeBook 7 · HindsightStrongest cautions: Death of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Close your eyes
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Sight Unseen
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 3 · The Naked Eye
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 5 · Look Behind You
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 6 · Double Blind
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 7 · Hindsight
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 8 · Blink Of An Eye
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  8. Book 10 · More Than Meets the Eye
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple character deaths occur, often depicted as part of criminal activities.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

The thriller includes injuries and crime-scene descriptions, suggesting noticeable but not extreme detail.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

The thriller reportedly uses occasional strong language, but frequency and exact terms are not documented.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic elements appear as a secondary subplot rather than the story’s main focus.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Persistent danger, pursuit, criminal threats, and suspenseful situations create a tense atmosphere for readers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Sexual content is limited to brief, non-explicit references.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substance use appears minimal or incidental, with no indication that it is a major theme.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Features frequent scenes of physical altercations, gun violence, and lethal threats.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show significant bravery while facing dangerous antagonists.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Features inventive plotting within the thriller genre structures.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available assessment identifies limited diversity, but provides too little character detail for a highly certain judgment.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate loyalty and support for their loved ones in a high-stakes environment.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of persistence and protecting one's family despite external threats.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resilience and capability under extreme pressure.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Double Blind would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Double Blind, and what caused that change?
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