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Smokin' Seventeen

Janet Evanovich · 2011

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich. This book is content notes include Strong language, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Strong language4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of food brands and real-world products are common in the series for character flavor.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths occur as part of the criminal mystery plot, though they are usually handled with a dark comedic lens.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of injuries resulting from combat, but not overly graphic or detailed.

Strong language4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent use of mild to moderate profanity throughout the narrative.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA representation appears limited to brief mentions or supporting characters and is not central to the story.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist's complicated romantic and sexual relationships are recurring elements and contribute substantially to the adult tone.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense moments involving threats from criminals and dangerous situations, though balanced by humor.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Contains frequent sexual innuendo, suggestive dialogue, and descriptions of romantic encounters.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking and references to bar settings, consistent with the characters' lifestyles.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent action scenes involving kidnapping, shootouts, and explosions, though treated in a light, comedic tone.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Stephanie regularly puts herself in dangerous situations to solve cases.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The plot relies on creative, if often chaotic, problem-solving techniques.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a cast of diverse supporting characters, though standard to the series' established demographic.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty and camaraderie despite their eccentricities.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on perseverance and justice, though heavily balanced by comedic absurdity and character flaws.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Main characters are impulsive and often flawed, though they show loyalty and resilience.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in Smokin' Seventeen would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Smokin' Seventeen, and what caused that change?
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