Robert Fitzsimmons answers “How young of a reader would you recommend...”

Jenny asked this question about Lost Stars (Star Wars):

How young of a reader would you recommend this book? Amazon lists it as 12-18 years. A reviewer on there mentioned sex and swearing. Just wondered appropriateness for my 10 year old son who is an advanced reader but conservative on sexual/language content.

Robert Fitzsimmons I would probably wait a little longer for your son.

The book includes several scenes where characters kiss passionately, and many where this is mention…moreI would probably wait a little longer for your son.

The book includes several scenes where characters kiss passionately, and many where this is mentioned (i.e. Her lips were swollen from kissing him). There is also two occasions of characters having sex, although it is never described in detail. One of these is followed by the characters laying naked together in bed. In addition, there are several comments which are sexual in nature (i.e. You left us to bang your ex).

In terms of swearing, I would say around 5 uses of "Ass". And around 15 or so uses each of "Hell" and "Damn". Nothing major here, all of this is present in Star Wars movies which I would assume your son has seen.(less)

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