Deathless Divide — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"The imaginative integration of real-world historical players . . . makes this stand out. Seriously satisfying." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The sequel to the New York Times–bestselling epic Dread Nation is an unforgettable journey of revenge and salvation across a divided America
After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler: Get out of town, stay alive, and head west to California to find her mother.
But nothing is easy when you're a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to a protected village called Nicodemus has Jane questioning everything she thought she knew about surviving in 1880s America.
Caught between mysteries and lies, the undead, and her own inner demons, Jane soon finds herself on a dark path of blood and violence.
But she won't be in it alone.
Katherine Deveraux never expected to be allied with Jane McKeene. But after the hell she has endured, she knows friends are hard to come by—and that Jane needs her too, whether Jane wants to admit it or not.
Watching Jane's back, however, is more than she bargained for, and when they both reach a breaking point, it's up to Katherine to keep hope alive—even as she begins to fear that there is no happily-ever-after for girls like her.
"[A] suspenseful, satisfying sequel . . . Ireland threads her thrilling plot with incisive commentary about race, gender, and power that will appeal to today's activist teen readers." — The Horn Book
Frequently asked questions
Is Deathless Divide appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative culminates in a detailed and gory climactic battle, involving themes of racial and class-based violence, indicative of the book's horror and action elements. The book is described as a horror thriller set in an alternate history involving zombies, which contributes to its scary elements. The narrative includes themes of fear related to societal issues and the undead.
Does Deathless Divide have violence?
The narrative culminates in a detailed and gory climactic battle, involving themes of racial and class-based violence, indicative of the book's horror and action elements.
Does Deathless Divide have scary content?
The book is described as a horror thriller set in an alternate history involving zombies, which contributes to its scary elements. The narrative includes themes of fear related to societal issues and the undead.
Does Deathless Divide have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Deathless Divide have racial/cultural content?
The book explores themes of institutional racism, discrimination, and the impact of white supremacy on Black and Native communities. It addresses historical and contemporary racial issues, making them central to the narrative.
Does Deathless Divide have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results related to the book's content.
Does Deathless Divide have climate change?
No climate-related themes or content detected in the search results.
Does Deathless Divide have sexual identity?
The book contains discussions of attraction and desire, including intimate scenes between characters, such as bathing together, which suggest a level of intimacy. Several characters' sexual orientations are mentioned, including bisexuality and asexuality.
Does Deathless Divide have gender roles?
The narrative features strong female protagonists and emphasizes themes of feminism and empowerment, showcasing women taking responsibility for their lives and asserting their equality in a historical context.
Does Deathless Divide have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes representation of various sexual orientations, including bisexual and asexual identities. Characters engage in romantic relationships, and there is a notable platonic bond between two female characters, which is highlighted as significant.
