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Violence
Some
Superhero action violence appropriate for the YA adventure genre
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for YA
Sexual Content
Barely any
Gay teen romantic references handled with sensitivity
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of identity, coming out, and finding your place in a world that may not accept you
What this book is about
The first mainstream YA novel with a gay superhero protagonist. Content includes the hero's coming-out journey and the challenges of both superhero life and teen identity. Violence is superhero-appropriate. Appropriate for older teens.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Gay protagonist
Superhero violence
Coming out themes
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