GENERATION ONE

Death and the possibility of death are important parts of the conflict. Loss has emotional consequences for the characters rather than being treated as consequence-free action.

Descriptions of injury are present but generally kept within the bounds of standard young adult action fiction.

Mild language is used, common in contemporary YA fiction.

LGBTQIA representation is present or suggested but appears limited in prominence and is not a central focus of the story.

Subplot romances and budding relationships are present but not sexually explicit.

Young characters face sustained pursuit, captivity, battles, and threatening enemies. The danger is frequent and tense, though presented in a fantastical sci-fi setting.

No explicit sexual content or nudity.

Not a focus of the narrative.

Frequent combat, attacks, powers, weapons, imprisonment, and peril drive the plot; violence is action-oriented but has meaningful consequences.