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Oblivion

Sasha Dawn · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Oblivion by Sasha Dawn. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Religious themes, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Religious themes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A parent’s death is central and contributes to the protagonist’s grief, but graphic depiction is not indicated.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

References to trauma or injuries appear limited, with no indication of detailed blood or graphic wounds.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild profanity or name-calling may appear, without indication of frequent strong language or slurs.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

A cult and its indoctrinating, pseudo-religious elements are a meaningful part of the plot.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Teen romantic subplots exist but are secondary to the mystery.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

High tension throughout; psychological horror elements regarding memory loss and being watched.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild relationship references may occur, but no explicit sexual activity or sexualized nudity is indicated.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substances appear limited to brief or incidental references, with no indication of sustained use or glamorization.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical abuse and threats related to the cult background.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist faces intense personal history and physical threats.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Its mystery and complex narrative puzzle can encourage readers to make connections and solve problems.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears centered on a narrow character perspective, with limited evidence of broad identity or background representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental insight into memory repression, but teaching psychology does not appear to be its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters provide some support and care for one another, though kindness is not described as the book’s dominant theme.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of resilience, seeking truth, and overcoming past trauma.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows determination under extreme duress.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Oblivion would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Oblivion, and what caused that change?
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