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Heart Bones — Content Guide for Parents

By Colleen HooverGale, a Cengage Group2023-12-06ISBN 9798885793988421 pages
Heart Bones

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

After a childhood filled with poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim finally has her hard-earned ticket out of Kentucky with a full ride to Penn State. With only two short months separating her from the future she's built and the past she desperately wants to leave behind, an unexpected death leaves Beyah with no place to go during the interim. Forced to reach out to her last resort, Beyah has to spend the remainder of her summer on a peninsula in Texas with a father she barely knows. Beyah's plan is to keep her head down and let the summer slip by seamlessly, but her new neighbor Samson throws a wrench in that plan. Samson and Beyah have nothing in common on the surface. She comes from a life of poverty and neglect; he comes from a family of wealth and privilege. But one thing they do have in common is that they're both drawn to sad things. Which means they're drawn to each other. Beyah and Samson agree to stay in the shallow end of a summer fling. What Beyah doesn't realize is that a rip current is coming, and it's about to drag her heart out to sea.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Heart Bones appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no evidence of violence in 'Heart Bones'. The search results mention other films with violent content but do not provide any specific instances of violence within the book's narrative. There are no elements of genuinely frightening content in 'Heart Bones'. The search results reference other media with scary themes but do not indicate any such content in this book.

  • Does Heart Bones have violence?

    There is no evidence of violence in 'Heart Bones'. The search results mention other films with violent content but do not provide any specific instances of violence within the book's narrative.

  • Does Heart Bones have scary content?

    There are no elements of genuinely frightening content in 'Heart Bones'. The search results reference other media with scary themes but do not indicate any such content in this book.

  • Does Heart Bones have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the narrative of 'Heart Bones'. The search results reference the author's popularity in Christian romance but do not indicate any specific religious themes or practices in the book itself.

  • Does Heart Bones have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'Heart Bones'. The narrative focuses on the characters' backgrounds and personal struggles without explicitly addressing racial issues. The search results do not provide evidence of racism or racial themes in the book.

  • Does Heart Bones have profanity?

    No profanity is explicitly mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any specific instances of swearing or strong language within 'Heart Bones'.

  • Does Heart Bones have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in 'Heart Bones'. The search results do not mention any environmental issues or activism related to climate change in the book.

  • Does Heart Bones have sexual identity?

    The book contains sexual content, including explicit scenes as the relationship between the characters develops. This is noted in various reviews and discussions about the book, indicating that sexual themes are present but may vary in explicitness.

  • Does Heart Bones have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a female protagonist, the narrative does not focus on traditional or modern gender expectations. The search results do not indicate any thematic exploration of gender roles.

  • Does Heart Bones have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Heart Bones' by Colleen Hoover. The search results focus on general resources for LGBTQ+ content in books, but do not provide specific evidence of LGBTQ+ representation in this particular novel.