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COFFEESHOP IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE

C.B. Lee

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for COFFEESHOP IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE by C.B. Lee. This book is recommended for ages 13+; content notes include LGBTQIA characters, Romance, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Diverse representation.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? The work is best suited to young teens because of romantic and identity-focused themes, emotional complexity, and speculative ideas, while graphic violence and sexual content appear minimal. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • LGBTQIA characters5/5
  • Romance4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The coffeeshop setting involves ordinary food and drink, but the book is not known to promote brands or purchasing.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Non-central mentions of loss and the risks of magical travel.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild, occasional colloquial language.

LGBTQIA characters5/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA+ identity and relationships are central, with queer protagonists portrayed as fully developed main characters.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romance is a major part of the plot and emotional arc, including a central queer relationship and teen romantic feelings.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some tense moments regarding the risks of alternate universes.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Limited to non-explicit talk about feelings or crushes.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No depiction of substance abuse.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Any conflict is mild and fantastical; physical violence is not a major focus of this relationship-centered story.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters consistently show courage by embracing new challenges.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative premise centered on alternate realities and magic.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast with varied personal backgrounds and identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores abstract concepts of perspective and empathy.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and supportive relationships are central to the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of self-discovery, identity, and the importance of personal connections.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and growth through challenging situations.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How are identity and relationships presented, and how do they shape the characters’ experiences?
  3. Which choice in COFFEESHOP IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in COFFEESHOP IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE, and what caused that change?
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