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Burning bright

Sophie McKenzie (2012)

SubgenreYA Romance
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SettingContemporary
CSM age14

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Bad BoyTortured Hero

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

Four months have passed and River and Flynn's romance is still going strong. River thinks Flynn has his anger under control, but when she discovers he has been getting into fights and is facing a terrible accusation at school, she starts to question both Flynn's honesty - and the intensity of their passion.

Tags

School DramaRelationship Conflict

Is Burning bright appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Teens navigate a relationship tested by anger issues, fighting, and school accusations. Contains mild violence references and relationship tension appropriate for mature middle schoolers and up.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, deception, and anger issues.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with River's struggle to trust Flynn as their intense romance faces real-world challenges and secrets.