CURIOUS TIDES

The inciting incident is a mass death event; grief is a central theme throughout the narrative.

Descriptions of magical injuries and the aftermath of a fatal ritual are present but not gratuitous.

Uses occasional mild profanity typical of contemporary young adult fiction.

Queer characters and romantic representation are present in the ensemble, though LGBTQIA+ themes are not the central focus.

Contains young adult romantic subplots, crushes, and emotional tension.

Dark magic, supernatural mysteries, grief, and underwater danger create sustained suspense and eerie moments, but this is fantasy tension rather than graphic horror.

Limited to mild romantic tension and occasional mentions; no explicit content.

Alcohol appears incidentally in social or college-like settings and is not a major plot element or strongly glamorized.

Includes magical combat, dangerous rituals, and physical altercations. Consequences are significant.