Soul of the Deep — 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
One life.
One choice.
One sacrifice.
To save those closest to her, Simi traded away everything: her freedom, her family, and the boy she loves. Now she is sworn to serve a new god, watching over the Land of the Dead at the bottom of the ocean.
But when signs of demons begin to appear, it’s clear there are deeper consequences of Simi’s trade. These demons spell the world’s ruin . . . and because of Simi, they now have a way into the human realm.
With the fate of the world at stake, Simi must break her promise and team up with a scheming trickster of a god. And if they succeed, perhaps Simi can also unbreak her heart along the way, and find herself again.
"Epic and original . . . Simi's story will stay with me for a long time.” —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing
Frequently asked questions
Is Soul of the Deep appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains depictions of violence including blood, gore, injury, murder, and themes of war. Specific instances include mentions of dead bodies, mutilation, and captivity. No elements of scary content are mentioned in the search results for 'Soul of the Deep'.
Does Soul of the Deep have violence?
The book contains depictions of violence including blood, gore, injury, murder, and themes of war. Specific instances include mentions of dead bodies, mutilation, and captivity.
Does Soul of the Deep have scary content?
No elements of scary content are mentioned in the search results for 'Soul of the Deep'.
Does Soul of the Deep have religious themes?
The narrative includes elements of West African religious traditions, with characters serving gods and engaging in mythological themes. Specifically, the main character serves a new god and interacts with West African gods and goddesses.
Does Soul of the Deep have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black cast and is rooted in West African mythology, addressing themes related to the historical context of slavery and cultural identity.
Does Soul of the Deep have profanity?
The search results confirm that there is no profanity in 'Soul of the Deep'.
Does Soul of the Deep have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'Soul of the Deep'.
Does Soul of the Deep have sexual identity?
The search results indicate that there are no sexual scenes or excessive sexual content in the book.
Does Soul of the Deep have gender roles?
No specific themes related to gender roles are identified in the search results for 'Soul of the Deep'.
Does Soul of the Deep have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'Soul of the Deep'.
