NEVER FADE

The story involves the loss of secondary characters and carries the constant, heavy weight of mortality for the protagonists.

Minor descriptions of injuries occur, but the focus remains on the action rather than graphic bodily harm.

Occasional use of mild to moderate profanity suitable for a teen audience.

Includes minor LGBTQIA representation, though it is not the primary focus of the narrative.

Romantic tension and emotional connections are present, fitting for teen protagonists navigating complicated alliances.

Teens face capture, imprisonment, pursuit, dangerous powers, betrayal, and uncertain survival. The sustained threat is intense, though the book is not primarily horror.

Minimal; some romantic feelings and occasional mild flirting.

Incidental references; no focus on drug or alcohol use.

Teen characters face armed threats, combat, imprisonment, pursuit, and dangerous powers; violence is consequential rather than purely comic.