Breakable — Content Guide for Parents

Frequently asked questions

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

  The book contains references to violence stemming from a traumatic event, specifically the murder of a character's mother, which leads to themes of coping through destructive behaviors such as fighting and substance abuse. This violence is described as horrific and ugly, impacting the protagonist's mental state. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While it deals with heavy themes such as trauma and violence, it does not include elements that would cause fear or distress typical of horror genres.

• Does Breakable have violence?

  The book contains references to violence stemming from a traumatic event, specifically the murder of a character's mother, which leads to themes of coping through destructive behaviors such as fighting and substance abuse. This violence is described as horrific and ugly, impacting the protagonist's mental state.

• Does Breakable have scary content?

  No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While it deals with heavy themes such as trauma and violence, it does not include elements that would cause fear or distress typical of horror genres.

• Does Breakable have religious themes?

  No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention the author's background and general themes but do not indicate any specific religious practices or beliefs present in the narrative.

• Does Breakable have racial/cultural content?

  No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'Breakable'.

• Does Breakable have profanity?

  The book is noted to contain a significant amount of swearing, which some reviewers found excessive or graphic. This suggests that the language used may be more mature than in typical young adult literature.

• Does Breakable have climate change?

  No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate activism or related topics.

• Does Breakable have sexual identity?

  The book includes sexual situations and intimacy between characters, described as passionate and emotional. It addresses themes of consent and victim blaming, indicating a nuanced portrayal of sexual relationships rather than gratuitous content.

• Does Breakable have gender roles?

  The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features male and female characters, the narrative does not focus on traditional or modern gender roles as a theme.

• Does Breakable have lgbtq+ themes?

  No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book 'Breakable' by Tammara Webber. The search results primarily reference general lists and reviews of LGBTQ+ characters in literature, not specific content from this book.