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Blazed — Content Guide for Parents

By Jason MyersSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers2014-06-17ISBN 9781442487215528 pages
Blazed

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Jamie uncovers life-changing secrets from his past when he’s sent to live with a father he’s never met in this gritty novel from the author of Exit Here. and Run the Game.

Jamie is invincible when he is high. His anger, his isolation, his mom’s manic mood swings—nothing can shatter his glass castle. But one brutal night upends everything, leaving his mom broken and Jamie betrayed.

Sent to live with a father he’s never met, Jamie is determined to hate the man he blames for his mother’s ruin. And he blocks out the pain with drugs, fierce music, and sweet, sweet Dominique. Except the more time Jamie spends at his dad’s, the more his mother’s scathing stories start to unravel. Who is he supposed to believe? And how much will he have to sacrifice to uncover the truth?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Blazed appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes themes of violence as the protagonist spirals into a haze of drugs, sex, and violence following the death of his brother. Additionally, it is noted that the book contains graphic violence. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.

  • Does Blazed have violence?

    The book includes themes of violence as the protagonist spirals into a haze of drugs, sex, and violence following the death of his brother. Additionally, it is noted that the book contains graphic violence.

  • Does Blazed have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.

  • Does Blazed have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.

  • Does Blazed have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.

  • Does Blazed have profanity?

    The book is noted to contain abundant profanity, contributing to its overall tone and style. It is described as filled with angst and blunt language.

  • Does Blazed have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.

  • Does Blazed have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes references to underage sex and portrays sexual content as a coping mechanism for the protagonist's grief and self-destruction. It is described as having themes of sexual content and toxic relationships.

  • Does Blazed have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or discussions of gender dynamics detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.

  • Does Blazed have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Blazed' by Jason Myers.