Perfect A Novel — 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 bestselling author Cecelia Ahern comes Perfect, the thrilling sequel to her YA debut Flawed, about a girl who defies the strict rules of her society to do what is right.
Celestine North lives in a society that demands perfection. After she was branded Flawed by a morality court, Celestine's life has completely fractured all her freedoms gone. Since Judge Crevan has declared her the number one threat to the public, she has been a ghost, on the run with Carrick—the only person she can trust.
But Celestine has a secret—one that could bring the entire Flawed system crumbling to the ground. A secret that has already caused countless people to go missing. Judge Crevan is gaining the upper hand, and time is running out for Celestine. With tensions building, Celestine must make a choice: save just herself or to risk her life to save all Flawed people.
And, most important of all, can she prove that to be human in itself is to be Flawed?
"In a world without empathy and compassion, there’s nowhere to turn but to other Flawed people, a resistance of runners and revolutionaries, hoping to turn the tide of belief. Ahern’s previous adult books have all had a much lighter tone, so this series marks quite an interesting change of pace. Likely to bring up discussions of the current political climate and laws, this novel will definitely make readers think." —Booklist
Frequently asked questions
Is Perfect A Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of violence, with references to characters being branded and harmed in a dystopian society that punishes those deemed 'Flawed'. The protagonist faces threats from an antagonist who desires power and will kill anyone in his way. No scary content or themes are detected in the search results for 'Perfect'.
Does Perfect A Novel have violence?
The narrative includes themes of violence, with references to characters being branded and harmed in a dystopian society that punishes those deemed 'Flawed'. The protagonist faces threats from an antagonist who desires power and will kill anyone in his way.
Does Perfect A Novel have scary content?
No scary content or themes are detected in the search results for 'Perfect'.
Does Perfect A Novel have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Perfect'.
Does Perfect A Novel have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in 'Perfect', and no explicit racism or identity politics concepts are mentioned in the search results.
Does Perfect A Novel have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Perfect'.
Does Perfect A Novel have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental messages are present in the search results for 'Perfect'.
Does Perfect A Novel have sexual identity?
No sexual content is indicated in the search results for 'Perfect'.
Does Perfect A Novel have gender roles?
The narrative explores themes of societal expectations and the consequences of being labeled 'Flawed', which can imply a critique of traditional gender roles. However, the framing is not explicitly feminist or traditional, making the ideological slant unclear.
Does Perfect A Novel have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Perfect' by Cecelia Ahern.
