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The Flames of Hope

Tui T. Sutherland · 2022

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Flames of Hope by Tui T. Sutherland. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 4/5 · Violence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 15 · Wings of Fire
Recommendation4/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 4/5
Recommendation 4/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 16 · THE HYBRID PRINCEStrongest cautions: Violence 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · The Dragonet ProphecyAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes2/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 1 · WINGS OF FIREAges 10+
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 2 · The Lost HeirAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 3 · The Hidden Kingdom
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character1/5Graphic injury1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  5. Book 4 · THE DARK SECRET
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 5 · The Brightest NightAges 14+
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 6 · Moon RisingAges 12+
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  8. Book 7 · Winter Turning
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 8 · Escaping PerilAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  10. Book 9 · Talons of Power
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 10 · Darkness of DragonsAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  12. Book 11 · The Lost Continent
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  13. Book 12 · The Hive QueenAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Romance2/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  14. Book 13 · The Poison JungleAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5LGBTQIA characters4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  15. Book 14 · The Dangerous GiftAges 12+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  16. Book 15 · The Flames of Hope
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 16 · THE HYBRID PRINCE
    Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

War and dragon conflict involve death-related danger and grief, though the story is not primarily a bereavement narrative.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and battle consequences occur, but graphic blood and bodily detail are limited rather than lingering.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults, taunts and heated exchanges may occur, without strong profanity being central.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

The series includes LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships, with representation present but not the sole focus of this installment.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Dragon beliefs, prophecy and mythology may appear, but organized religious practice is not a dominant focus.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Young dragon relationships and affection appear, but romance remains secondary to adventure and conflict.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Dangerous dragons, pursuit, imprisonment, manipulation and threatening settings create sustained tension and frightening moments.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy battles, attacks, captivity and threats involving dragons; violence is dramatic and sometimes intense, though not realistic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face danger and injustice, showing principled bravery rather than simply seeking combat.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive world-building, distinct dragon cultures and problem-solving encourage imaginative play and creative thinking.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Different dragon tribes, personalities, abilities and identities are given agency, though this is fantasy-species diversity rather than human demographic representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may support perspective-taking and social-emotional discussion, but it is primarily an imaginative fantasy adventure.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Care, friendship, protection and solidarity are important counterforces to cruelty and control.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes resisting oppression, questioning authority, cooperation, loyalty, accountability and choosing compassion over domination.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Young protagonists show loyalty, courage and moral growth, while also making mistakes and learning from consequences.

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  3. Which choice in The Flames of Hope would you have made differently, and why?
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