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by Lauren Blackwood (Goodreads Author)

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Can kids at the age of 10 read this? Is it appropriate and not to much for them?

Lauren Blackwood At the discretion of the parent, I suppose. It's written for ages 14-18, and there are definitely some heavy subjects covered (abuse, poverty, suicida…moreAt the discretion of the parent, I suppose. It's written for ages 14-18, and there are definitely some heavy subjects covered (abuse, poverty, suicidal thoughts). But I'm not going to tell anyone they can't read something, if they understand what they're getting and are mature enough to handle it I say go for it!(less)

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Is this going to be a standalone or a series?

Lauren Blackwood It's a standalone :)…moreIt's a standalone :)(less)

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Does this book have explicit romance or foul language?

Anna There's kissing and sleeping together in the same bed (clothes on). Some mention of nudity, but not in a sexual context. And I can't remember if there…moreThere's kissing and sleeping together in the same bed (clothes on). Some mention of nudity, but not in a sexual context. And I can't remember if there were any swear words or other stuff, but there may have been, because one of the characters is pretty foul tempered at times.(less)

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does this take place in a European or an American setting?

Anna It is set in Ethiopia. There's several context clues, including the references to the Afar people, the coptic cross, the fact that it's never been col…moreIt is set in Ethiopia. There's several context clues, including the references to the Afar people, the coptic cross, the fact that it's never been colonized (one of very few countries that can make that claim), and plenty of others.(less)

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