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Remains of innocence

J. A. Jance; Hillary Huber · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Remains of innocence by J. A. Jance; Hillary Huber. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on a suspicious death.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal descriptions of crime scenes.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate to police procedural tone.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor subplots regarding interpersonal relationships.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A suspenseful investigation includes threats, danger, abuse-related circumstances, and disturbing situations, creating sustained tension beyond a mild mystery.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Sexual abuse and mature sexual themes are part of the troubling subject matter, but explicit sexual activity is not presented as the story’s focus.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental mention of alcohol in social settings.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Depicts criminal investigation of a death and some mild conflict.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows professional bravery in investigations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Requires reader engagement with deductive reasoning and plotting.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information indicates limited attention to varied backgrounds, abilities, or identities as a central part of characterization.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may offer incidental insight into police work and its regional setting, but teaching is not the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display empathy in dealing with victims and their families.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of justice and the search for truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Joanna Brady is depicted as a dedicated and principled professional.

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