Fade into You — 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
Bird and Jessa don’t have much in common. Bird is an aspiring poet, still finding herself after a transformative summer away at writing camp. Jessa lives for the discovery of new music, using it to block out the dysfunction waiting for her at home. They would never have crossed paths if it weren’t for one shared problem: Their two best friends have started dating, and the relationship is threatening to ruin their senior year.
Tired of coming second to their friends’ romance, the girls come to the only logical conclusion: they have to break their friends up. But the more time Bird and Jessa spend scheming, the more they start to realize they might have more in common than they thought.
Set in the late ’90s in a world full of change as much as possibility, Jessa and Bird relearn what it means to love themselves and receive love in return, and to dream for a future they never imagined.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fade into You appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses themes of gendered violence, as it is noted that the author advocates for awareness of this issue. However, specific instances of violence within the narrative are not detailed in the search results. The book portrays the experiences of queer teenagers in the 1990s, which is described as a 'scary and uncertain existence' due to societal attitudes and the AIDS crisis, indicating a level of emotional intensity.
Does Fade into You have violence?
The book addresses themes of gendered violence, as it is noted that the author advocates for awareness of this issue. However, specific instances of violence within the narrative are not detailed in the search results.
Does Fade into You have scary content?
The book portrays the experiences of queer teenagers in the 1990s, which is described as a 'scary and uncertain existence' due to societal attitudes and the AIDS crisis, indicating a level of emotional intensity.
Does Fade into You have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Fade into You have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Fade into You have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Fade into You have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Fade into You have sexual identity?
The narrative includes characters struggling with their sexuality and the implications of being outcasts, which suggests a discussion of sexual identity and experiences. However, explicit sexual content is not detailed in the search results.
Does Fade into You have gender roles?
The book addresses gendered violence and advocates for LGBTQIA+ equality, suggesting a critique of traditional gender roles and an emphasis on modern feminist themes.
Does Fade into You have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features two main characters, Jessa, who is outed as a lesbian, and Bird, who is exploring her own sexuality. The narrative addresses their experiences in the context of LGBTQ+ themes, including the challenges they face in their relationship and societal acceptance.
