The Sun and the Star — Content Guide for Parents

Frequently asked questions

• Is The Sun and the Star appropriate for a 7-year-old?

  The book contains scenes of violence typical of the fantasy genre, including skirmishes with mythological monsters and descriptions of injuries, such as bleeding heavily and limbs being severed. These elements contribute to the dark atmosphere of the underworld setting. The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary, such as encounters with mythological monsters and the dark themes associated with the underworld, including mental strain and fear.

• Does The Sun and the Star have violence?

  The book contains scenes of violence typical of the fantasy genre, including skirmishes with mythological monsters and descriptions of injuries, such as bleeding heavily and limbs being severed. These elements contribute to the dark atmosphere of the underworld setting.

• Does The Sun and the Star have scary content?

  The narrative includes elements that may be considered scary, such as encounters with mythological monsters and the dark themes associated with the underworld, including mental strain and fear.

• Does The Sun and the Star have religious themes?

  The story is set in the Percy Jackson universe, which incorporates elements of Greek mythology, including characters who are demigods, such as Nico, son of Hades, and Will, son of Apollo. This framing presents a mythological context rather than a critique or promotion of a specific religion.

• Does The Sun and the Star have racial/cultural content?

  While the book features diverse characters, there are no explicit themes of racism or identity politics related to race that are central to the plot.

• Does The Sun and the Star have profanity?

  The book is described as entirely PG-rated with no cursing or strong language detected in the search results.

• Does The Sun and the Star have climate change?

  There are no themes related to climate activism, environmentalism, or denialism present in the narrative based on the search results.

• Does The Sun and the Star have sexual identity?

  The book includes discussions about sexual identity and relationships, particularly focusing on the same-sex relationship between the main characters. However, the exploration of these themes is described as surface level in some reviews.

• Does The Sun and the Star have gender roles?

  The book does not explicitly promote traditional gender roles or modern feminist themes; it focuses more on LGBTQ+ representation and relationships rather than gender dynamics.

• Does The Sun and the Star have lgbtq+ themes?

  The book features Nico di Angelo, who is identified as gay, and Will Solace, who is bisexual. The narrative explores their relationship and includes other LGBTQ+ characters, presenting these identities as central to the story.