A THOUSAND HEARTBEATS

The threat of death is constant, and some secondary character casualties occur due to war.

Injuries are mentioned in the context of battles, but they are not described with graphic detail.

Uses very mild, if any, infrequent coarse language suitable for a general YA audience.

Refers to fictional cultural beliefs and traditions inherent to the world-building.

The central plot is a slow-burn romantic relationship between two young people from opposing sides of a conflict.

There is ongoing peril from pursuit, captivity, rebellion, and war, but little horror imagery; tension is moderate rather than intensely frightening.

Limited to chaste romantic tension; no explicit content or sexual activity.

Not a significant theme in the narrative.

Contains scenes of fantasy combat, war, and skirmishes between the two conflicting cultures.