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Violence
Some
Fantasy violence in the robotic dystopia; not graphically depicted
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for the fantasy setting
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief LGBTQ+ romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of what makes us human, the love between a found family, and what we sacrifice for those we love
What this book is about
TJ Klune's Pinocchio-inspired 2023 Hugo Award winner is warm, emotional, and beautiful. Violence includes the robotic dystopia's darker elements. Appropriate for older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Robotic dystopia violence
LGBTQ+ content
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