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Incendiary — Content Guide for Parents

By Zoraida CórdovaLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers2021-04-20ISBN 9780759556041480 pages
Incendiary

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

About this book

"Set in a lushly drawn world inspired by Inquisition Spain, Zoraida Câordova's hotly anticipated new fantasy is an epic tale of love and revenge perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Sarah J. Maas. I am Renata Convida. I have lived a hundred stolen lives. Now I live my own. Renata was only a child when she was kidnapped by the King's Justice and brought to the luxurious palace of Andalucia. As a memory thief, the rarest and most feared of the magical Moria, Renata was used by the crown to carry out the King's Wrath, a siege that resulted in the deaths of thousands of her own people. Now Renata is one of the Whispers, rebel spies working against the crown. The Whispers may have rescued Renata years ago, but she cannot escape their mistrust and hatred-or the overpowering memories of the hundreds of souls she drained during her time in the palace. When Dez, the commander of her unit-and the boy she's grown to love-is taken captive by the notorious Principe Dorado, Renata must return to Andalucia and complete Dez's top secret mission herself. Can she keep her cover, even as she burns for vengeance against the brutal, enigmatic prince? Her life and the fate of the Moria depend on it. But returning to the palace stirs childhood memories long locked away. As Renata grows more deeply embedded in the politics of the royal court, she uncovers a secret in her past that could change the fate of the entire kingdom-and end the war that has cost her everything."--Provided by publisher.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Incendiary appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains significant violence, including scenes of torture, executions, and other forms of killing. It also addresses themes of war, death, and trauma. No elements of scary content are identified in the search results for 'Incendiary'.

  • Does Incendiary have violence?

    The book contains significant violence, including scenes of torture, executions, and other forms of killing. It also addresses themes of war, death, and trauma.

  • Does Incendiary have scary content?

    No elements of scary content are identified in the search results for 'Incendiary'.

  • Does Incendiary have religious themes?

    The book is inspired by the Inquisition-era Spain, which suggests the presence of themes related to historical religious persecution. The narrative involves a magical woman trying to rescue her kind from destruction at the hands of a king, reflecting elements of religious conflict.

  • Does Incendiary have racial/cultural content?

    While the book features an ethnically diverse cast, race is not a central theme or plot element in 'Incendiary'. The search results do not indicate explicit discussions of racism or identity politics.

  • Does Incendiary have profanity?

    No instances of profanity are reported in the search results for 'Incendiary'.

  • Does Incendiary have climate change?

    No themes related to climate activism or environmentalism are present in the narrative of 'Incendiary'. The search results do not mention climate-related content.

  • Does Incendiary have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'Incendiary'. The narrative does not focus on sexual themes.

  • Does Incendiary have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any specific framing of gender roles in 'Incendiary'. The protagonist's attributes do not suggest a focus on traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Incendiary have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Incendiary'. The search results do not indicate any significant LGBTQ+ content in the book itself.