Going Dark — 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
–#1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu
In this ripped-from-the-headlines Gone Girl meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz weaves a white-knuckle YA thriller about a beautiful young influencer who vanishes after going on vacation with her boyfriend.
#WhereisAmeliaAshley
The Influencer
Amelia Ashley shares everything with her followers – her favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants, her best fashion tips, and her European trip-of-a-lifetime with her hot boyfriend.
The Boyfriend
Josh has no choice but to return home without Amelia after she abandons him in Rome. He has no clue where she went or how her blood got in his suitcase. Why won’t anyone believe him?
The Hacker
To Harper Delgado, Amelia Ashley is just another missing white girl whipping up a media frenzy. But with each digital knot she untangles about the influencer, Harper wonders: who is Amelia Ashley?
The Other Girl
Two years ago, another girl went missing, one who never made headlines or had a trending hashtag.
The Truth
Amelia’s disappearance has captured the world’s attention. What comes next? Watch this space…
Told through a mixture of social media posts, diary entries, and firsthand accounts, Going Dark is a gripping, suspenseful thriller about all the missing girls who fall off the radar, perfect for true crime fans and readers of One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Going Dark appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes mentions of blood and some on-screen physical violence, suggesting a moderate level of violence. There are references to traumatic events, including a car crash resulting in injuries and death. The book is described as a gripping mystery with elements that may be intense or suspenseful, particularly surrounding the disappearance of a character. This suggests a level of tension that could be considered scary for younger readers.
Does Going Dark have violence?
The book includes mentions of blood and some on-screen physical violence, suggesting a moderate level of violence. There are references to traumatic events, including a car crash resulting in injuries and death.
Does Going Dark have scary content?
The book is described as a gripping mystery with elements that may be intense or suspenseful, particularly surrounding the disappearance of a character. This suggests a level of tension that could be considered scary for younger readers.
Does Going Dark have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of 'Going Dark'. The search results do not indicate any religious content.
Does Going Dark have racial/cultural content?
The narrative includes a character who is described as a brown-skinned hacker, indicating racial diversity. The search results suggest that race may play a role in the story's social commentary.
Does Going Dark have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Going Dark'. The narrative does not include any strong language.
Does Going Dark have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the narrative of 'Going Dark'. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate-related topics.
Does Going Dark have sexual identity?
There are no explicit mentions of sexual content in 'Going Dark'. Characters think and act around sex but there is no detailed discussion of intimacy.
Does Going Dark have gender roles?
The book is compared to 'Gone Girl' but noted to lack feminist social commentary, indicating a traditional framing of gender roles without progressive critique. This suggests a portrayal of gender dynamics that may not challenge traditional norms.
Does Going Dark have lgbtq+ themes?
No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the narrative of 'Going Dark'. The search results do not indicate any central LGBTQ+ content related to the book.
