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Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateSimon Pulse2008-06-03ISBN 9781416961345544 pages
Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal

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

About this book

In this second book in the frothy rom-com series, Summer returns to the Florida Keys only to find herself caught up in the undertow of a steamy love triangle.

Summer can’t wait to get back to the Florida Keys. She, Marquez, and Diana have already decided to get an apartment so they can spend the whole summer together. But even with her friends by her side, Summer is in for more boy trouble.

Summer’s boyfriend, Seth, is ready to take their relationship to the next level, but he’s all the way across the country in California. Enter Austin, the hottie from spring break whom Summer hasn’t stopped thinking about.

With Austin flirting 24/7 and Seth hundreds of miles away, Summer is about to learn about true love...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on romance and personal relationships without any indication of physical conflict or harm. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as a light-hearted romantic comedy without elements intended to frighten readers.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have violence?

    No violence is mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on romance and personal relationships without any indication of physical conflict or harm.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is described as a light-hearted romantic comedy without elements intended to frighten readers.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes present in the narrative.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or representations related to race.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results do not mention any use of strong language or swearing.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers around personal relationships and summer experiences rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have sexual identity?

    The book involves romantic themes, including a love triangle and flirtation, which may imply some sexual tension. However, it does not provide explicit sexual content.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have gender roles?

    The book features female characters dealing with romantic relationships but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on personal experiences rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does Tan Lines Sand, Surf, and Secrets; Rays, Romance, and Rivalry; Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on the book's romantic elements, particularly involving a love triangle, but do not indicate any LGBTQ+ representation or themes.