Awake — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
She's on the run from a past she can't remember in this twisty psychological thriller from Natasha Preston, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE CELLAR!
Scarlett Garner doesn't remember anything before the age of four--until a car accident changes everything. She starts to remember pieces of a past that frighten her. A past her parents hid from her...and a secret that could get her killed.
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The Cellar
The Cabin
You Will Be Mine
The Lost
The Twin
Frequently asked questions
Is Awake appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains graphic violence, including themes of death, emotional abuse, gore, physical abuse, and murder. These elements are significant to the plot and are described in detail in the search results. The book is described as a psychological thriller with elements that could be frightening, including a dark cult and the protagonist's traumatic past. These themes contribute to a suspenseful atmosphere.
Does Awake have violence?
The book contains graphic violence, including themes of death, emotional abuse, gore, physical abuse, and murder. These elements are significant to the plot and are described in detail in the search results.
Does Awake have scary content?
The book is described as a psychological thriller with elements that could be frightening, including a dark cult and the protagonist's traumatic past. These themes contribute to a suspenseful atmosphere.
Does Awake have religious themes?
No religious content is present in 'Awake'. While there are references to cults in the context of the story, there are no specific religious practices or beliefs discussed in the narrative itself.
Does Awake have racial/cultural content?
There are no explicit themes of race or racism in 'Awake'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in the book.
Does Awake have profanity?
The narrative contains instances of profanity, as indicated by character dialogue and descriptions in reviews. This use of language is noted as part of the character's personality.
Does Awake have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in 'Awake'. The search results do not mention any environmental issues or activism related to climate.
Does Awake have sexual identity?
The book includes references to sexual content, although it is noted that it is not explicit. There are mentions of sexual innuendos and the characters' respectful interactions regarding sex.
Does Awake have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a female protagonist, the narrative does not focus on gender expectations or feminist themes.
Does Awake have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Awake' by Natasha Preston. The search results primarily reference Natasha Lyonne and her impact on the LGBTQ+ community, which is not relevant to the book's content.
