In Deeper Waters — 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
From the New York Times bestselling author of So This Is Ever After, a young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure that is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean.
Prince Tal has long awaited his coming-of-age tour. After spending most of his life cloistered behind palace walls as he learns to keep his forbidden magic secret, he can finally see his family’s kingdom for the first time. His first taste of adventure comes just two days into the journey, when their crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a burning derelict vessel.
Tasked with watching over the prisoner, Tal is surprised to feel an intense connection with the roguish Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal feels responsible and heartbroken, knowing Athlen could not have survived in the open ocean.
That is, until Tal runs into Athlen days later on dry land, very much alive, and as charming—and secretive—as ever. But before they can pursue anything further, Tal is kidnapped by pirates and held ransom in a plot to reveal his rumored powers and instigate a war. Tal must escape if he hopes to save his family and the kingdom. And Athlen might just be his only hope…
Frequently asked questions
Is In Deeper Waters appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains themes of violence, including mentions of torture and death, which are noted as trigger warnings. However, the specifics of the violence are not extensively detailed in the sources. No scary content or themes detected in the search results.
Does In Deeper Waters have violence?
The book contains themes of violence, including mentions of torture and death, which are noted as trigger warnings. However, the specifics of the violence are not extensively detailed in the sources.
Does In Deeper Waters have scary content?
No scary content or themes detected in the search results.
Does In Deeper Waters have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the search results.
Does In Deeper Waters have racial/cultural content?
While there are characters of different skin tones, the narrative does not focus on race as a central theme or element. The story avoids racialized categories attached to power, indicating a neutral approach to race.
Does In Deeper Waters have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results.
Does In Deeper Waters have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does In Deeper Waters have sexual identity?
While the book alludes to sexual themes, it is noted that explicit sexual content is minimal, primarily limited to kissing. The romantic and sexual tension is described as reminiscent of fan fiction, indicating a light approach to these themes.
Does In Deeper Waters have gender roles?
The book is noted for avoiding traditional sexism and heteronormativity often found in royal fantasy genres. It presents a narrative that embraces queer norms and challenges conventional gender roles, although specific examples of traditional roles versus modern feminism are not detailed.
Does In Deeper Waters have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a bisexual protagonist, Tal, and includes a romantic relationship with another character, Athlen. The narrative is described as a queer high fantasy romance that normalizes LGBTQIA+ representation, with reviewers noting its super queer inclusive nature and the pansexuality of the main character as a non-issue.
