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BURNING GLASS

Kathryn Purdie

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for BURNING GLASS by Kathryn Purdie. This book is recommended for ages 14+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The novel combines assassination threats, death, coercion, emotional trauma, frightening supernatural experiences, and morally complex politics with YA romance. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Romance3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death of characters and threats to life occur as part of the plot.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Descriptions of injuries and some violence but not overly graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate for the genre.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Fictional belief systems exist but are not heavily explored.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

YA romance is a significant subplot involving attraction and complex loyalties.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Dark supernatural elements, emotional distress, threats, coercion, betrayal, and danger create sustained tension, though the book is not primarily horror.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic tension and implied intimacy, standard for YA.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking occurs at court functions.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes fantasy combat, assassination attempts, and power-driven physical altercations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Character must repeatedly face fear to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Features unique magical systems and imaginative world-building.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are diverse in their origins and unique abilities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores political dynamics and social hierarchy in a fantasy setting.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Interpersonal kindness and loyalty are central to the hero's development.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of personal agency, morality, and the responsibility that comes with power.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows growth, though characters are imperfect and face complex choices.

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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 BURNING GLASS would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in BURNING GLASS, and what caused that change?
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