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THE CRASH TRILOGY

Nicole Williams

A bad boy quarterback and a ballerina continue their stormy relationship from high school to college. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? Contains mature themes including intense romantic relationships, sexual situations, mild substance use, and emotional drama typical of the New Adult/Young Adult romance genre. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Sexual content & nudity3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The story includes emotional loss and past trauma, but death is not a central or graphically depicted element.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Uses occasional mild to moderate profanity.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Romantic attraction, relationship development, conflict, and emotional intimacy are the trilogy's central subjects.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a horror or thriller work.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of sexual activity and intimacy appropriate for the young adult romance genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Teenage partying and alcohol use appear in the story, but substance use is not the main focus.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes some verbal confrontations and brief scuffles typical of teenage drama.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show emotional courage in confronting their pasts.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Artistic passion and self-expression are meaningful themes, though imaginative or inventive problem-solving is not central.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast offers limited diversity, with contemporary characters presented in fairly conventional roles.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and kindness are shown between characters during difficult moments.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of overcoming past trauma and the challenges of honest communication in relationships.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters make flawed decisions common to young adult fiction, showing personal growth.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in THE CRASH TRILOGY would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE CRASH TRILOGY, and what caused that change?
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