Girls of Paper and Fire — 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
*A New York Times Bestseller**#1 on the Indie Next Kid's List**Goodreads Best Books of November*
*B&N Top Books of November**Publisher's Weekly Books of the Week**Hypable Most Anticipated YA Book Releases*
In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people in Ikhara. She lives in a remote village with her father, where the decade-old trauma of watching her mother snatched by royal guards for an unknown fate still haunts her. Now, the guards are back and this time it's Lei they're after -- the girl with the golden eyes whose rumored beauty has piqued the king's interest.
Over weeks of training in the opulent but oppressive palace, Lei and eight other girls learns the skills and charm that befit a king's consort. There, she does the unthinkable -- she falls in love. Her forbidden romance becomes enmeshed with an explosive plot that threatens her world's entire way of life. Lei, still the wide-eyed country girl at heart, must decide how far she's willing to go for justice and revenge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Girls of Paper and Fire appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes themes of sexual violence, abuse, and the threat of rape, although these are not graphically depicted. There are also mentions of animal death and slavery. The book includes disturbing themes such as sexual violence and trauma that may be unsettling for some readers. However, specific age-appropriateness levels are not detailed.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have violence?
The story includes themes of sexual violence, abuse, and the threat of rape, although these are not graphically depicted. There are also mentions of animal death and slavery.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have scary content?
The book includes disturbing themes such as sexual violence and trauma that may be unsettling for some readers. However, specific age-appropriateness levels are not detailed.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have racial/cultural content?
The narrative incorporates elements of Asian cultures, with a focus on the caste system that reflects social hierarchies and oppression. This framing critiques classism and highlights the struggles of the Paper caste, which is entirely human.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have sexual identity?
The book contains content warnings for rape and attempted rapes, with a focus on the emotional aftermath rather than graphic depictions. It also explores themes of sexual slavery.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have gender roles?
The book addresses themes of women's empowerment and critiques the commodification of women, positioning itself within a feminist framework. It features strong female characters navigating a patriarchal society.
Does Girls of Paper and Fire have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features two queer women as central characters, exploring their relationship amidst a backdrop of discrimination. The narrative emphasizes LGBTQ+ themes, particularly through the lens of love and identity in a fantasy setting.
