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REACHED

Ally Condie · 2012

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for REACHED by Ally Condie. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Romance 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Positive messages 4/5
Series positionBook 3 · Matched
Recommendation3.5/5

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

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

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Romance3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

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  1. Book 1 · MATCHEDAges 13+
    Romance4/5Frightening scenes3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Death of a character2/5Violence2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · CROSSEDAges 13+
    Romance4/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 3 · REACHED
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Characters die due to the plague and conflict; their deaths are handled with emotional weight.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Brief descriptions of the plague's effects, but remains restrained.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language; typical of young adult fiction.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romantic relationships and complicated feelings among the central characters are recurring, important story elements.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The atmosphere of a dystopian regime and a spreading disease creates suspense and tension.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild romantic intensity; no sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Use of medical supplies and pills related to the plot, but no drug abuse.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of conflict, military actions, and the threat of harm, but not gratuitous gore.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face danger, oppression, disease, and painful choices while attempting to protect others and pursue justice.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Imagines complex world-building and strategies for revolution.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast within the dystopian context.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores societal dynamics and power, but primarily for narrative purposes.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters work towards the collective good despite danger.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes freedom, truth, ethical resistance, sacrifice, community responsibility, and the consequences of authoritarian control.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show resilience, loyalty, and a commitment to helping others.

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