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Supernova

Marissa Meyer · 2019

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Supernova by Marissa Meyer. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Violence 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 3 · Renegades
Recommendation3.3/5

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 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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  1. Book 1 · RENEGADESAges 13+
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Romance2/5Graphic injury1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · ARCHENEMIESAges 13+
    Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Death of a character2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 3 · Supernova
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Not applicable.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several character deaths occur during the conflict, some of which impact the central protagonists.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries, but not graphic or overly visceral.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

The story includes minor LGBTQIA representation, but it is not a central focus of the plot.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Features a central romantic tension and ongoing relationship development between the main characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense situations involving threats to characters and potential societal collapse.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent superhero battles, attacks, threats and peril, including weapons and powers; violence is action-oriented but carries serious consequences.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly confront dangerous enemies and difficult moral choices, often risking themselves to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Inventive superpowers, alternate identities, strategic problem-solving and imaginative world-building are central strengths.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast of characters with varied backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on leadership and collaboration.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Displays of empathy and compassion are present despite the conflict.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes accountability, justice, compassion, truth, cooperation and the dangers of unchecked power and revenge.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed but show growth, courage, and a desire to make the right choices.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Supernova would you have made differently, and why?
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