A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Good Alternative for tweens
Christopher
Sep 12, 2022 09:20PM
Sarah J. Maas
So my 12 year daughter had downloaded the free sample of this book and really enjoyed the first chapter (or how ever many pages she was able to read). Now I don't know anything about this book, but when she asked about purchasing the whole book my wife (who already has it on her kindle) was like "HELL NO!"
Apparently it has a lot of sexual content not appropriate for teens, and obviously I do not want to discourage my daughter from reading, so I am looking for similar stories that may be more age appropriate.
I'd really appreciate any suggestions, because tbh I was just so happy (and even surprised) that she was reading on her own.
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Disclaimer!!: These are books that are of my preference and what type of books I like to read, so please don't be disappointed if your daughter doesn't enjoy, thought I hope she does!! <33
Oh, and here are some series that I would recommend (read these all at ages 11-12)
1. Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare (Amazing, have some intimacy, foreplay in the last book, BUT DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVORITES)
2. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Has 2/10 romance, mostly focuses on Pip solving Andie and Sal's murder case, AND I LOVED IT!!)
3. Once Upon a Broken Heart (This book, ahh, left me amazed. Read it at twelve. Didn't have much spice because Evangeline hates Jacks in the first book, well kinda, but yeah, AMAZING)
4. A Court of Thorn and Roses.. oh wait, lol, you know
5. Divergent (This book, oh. My. God!!! SO GOOD! Kinda didn't understand the dystopian world, but if you're looking at it from a parent, I understand what you're scanning for (except I'm not a parent but whatever u know what I mean), anyways, it's about 6/10 romance, or a little more, but I didn't read the rest of the series because... whoever knows knows.)
6. Keeper of the Lost Cities (So, some people may say this is a little baby-ish, but it's honestly so good. The romance reaches to a point of just a little kissing, honestly not much. But it's AMAZING TOO!!! <333 Shannon!)
7. Caraval (So... I can't even explain how much I love this book! The romance is also like 6/10, and convince your daughter to read the second book! I read the first book, thought it was okay, and when my cousin finally convinced me to read Legendary (the sequel) and Finale, I WAS OBSESSED! ITS SO GOOD! DEFINITELY WOULD READ AGAIN!!!)
8. Six Crimson Cranes (I can't remember much, but I do remember that the most romance it had was maybe a kiss, or not even, BUT IT'S STILL SO AWESOME, TOTALLY recommend this one!)
OMG There's more, I'll edit the reply when I remember. <333 Hope your daughter enjoys these.
Oh, and here are some series that I would recommend (read these all at ages 11-12)
1. Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare (Amazing, have some intimacy, foreplay in the last book, BUT DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVORITES)
2. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Has 2/10 romance, mostly focuses on Pip solving Andie and Sal's murder case, AND I LOVED IT!!)
3. Once Upon a Broken Heart (This book, ahh, left me amazed. Read it at twelve. Didn't have much spice because Evangeline hates Jacks in the first book, well kinda, but yeah, AMAZING)
4. A Court of Thorn and Roses.. oh wait, lol, you know
5. Divergent (This book, oh. My. God!!! SO GOOD! Kinda didn't understand the dystopian world, but if you're looking at it from a parent, I understand what you're scanning for (except I'm not a parent but whatever u know what I mean), anyways, it's about 6/10 romance, or a little more, but I didn't read the rest of the series because... whoever knows knows.)
6. Keeper of the Lost Cities (So, some people may say this is a little baby-ish, but it's honestly so good. The romance reaches to a point of just a little kissing, honestly not much. But it's AMAZING TOO!!! <333 Shannon!)
7. Caraval (So... I can't even explain how much I love this book! The romance is also like 6/10, and convince your daughter to read the second book! I read the first book, thought it was okay, and when my cousin finally convinced me to read Legendary (the sequel) and Finale, I WAS OBSESSED! ITS SO GOOD! DEFINITELY WOULD READ AGAIN!!!)
8. Six Crimson Cranes (I can't remember much, but I do remember that the most romance it had was maybe a kiss, or not even, BUT IT'S STILL SO AWESOME, TOTALLY recommend this one!)
OMG There's more, I'll edit the reply when I remember. <333 Hope your daughter enjoys these.
It won't be appropriate for 12 year olds. I'm on the second book now of the series. It is not graphic but it does describe it.
She might like the Shadow and Bone books by Leigh Bardugo. There are 7 books total in the Grishaverse. There are no graphic sex scenes in any of the books. SJM series have become Adult fantasy rather than Young Adult or Youth.
i suggest the mortal instruments and the whole cassandra clare serieses. Theres very little bit of sex in the mortal instruments, and only in the last book. the other serieses by her have a little bit more but overall not at all graphic and very minimal. I read it at 12
I agree with the previous write-ins that Cassandra Clare is your best bet for a similar feeling or genre. I read the series when I was 12-15 and gave up because Ms. Clare was pumping out the novels like a factory that I couldn't keep up. Needless to say, I still digested every bit of it. I would also recommend The Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard and Shadow & Bone series by Bardugo.
ACOTAR is not the best for a 12-year-old– (but not for the kissing or sexual aspects because we're human, it will happen one day)– but more of the emotional manipulation and gaslighting that the male character, Tamlin, projects onto the heroine of the novel series. While I love this series as an adult, I see the faults it projects onto young readers, and it's up to your daughter and how she digests these novels or any novel that discuss topics of intimate relations, or more harsh ones.
However, while it's not my place to parent, I definitely think you should have a discussion about intimacy/relationships with your daughter. She will grow to have her own interests and preferences when it comes to a partner and reading is the safest way to discover what one likes and doesn't like. The internet is a vast place for people to explore, which can be beneficial but also harmful. As parents, you always wish to protect them but give them the floor for an open conversation as well. I admire that you and your wife are open to new options instead of banning books altogether, that's awesome. My mother allowed me a safe space to have conversations about intimacy, war, and other hard topics to digest or understand because it's natural to have questions. Teaching can also be a form of protection.
Good luck! Her brain is at the best age to read a lot. I read Harry Potter in 4 weeks at her age.
ACOTAR is not the best for a 12-year-old– (but not for the kissing or sexual aspects because we're human, it will happen one day)– but more of the emotional manipulation and gaslighting that the male character, Tamlin, projects onto the heroine of the novel series. While I love this series as an adult, I see the faults it projects onto young readers, and it's up to your daughter and how she digests these novels or any novel that discuss topics of intimate relations, or more harsh ones.
However, while it's not my place to parent, I definitely think you should have a discussion about intimacy/relationships with your daughter. She will grow to have her own interests and preferences when it comes to a partner and reading is the safest way to discover what one likes and doesn't like. The internet is a vast place for people to explore, which can be beneficial but also harmful. As parents, you always wish to protect them but give them the floor for an open conversation as well. I admire that you and your wife are open to new options instead of banning books altogether, that's awesome. My mother allowed me a safe space to have conversations about intimacy, war, and other hard topics to digest or understand because it's natural to have questions. Teaching can also be a form of protection.
Good luck! Her brain is at the best age to read a lot. I read Harry Potter in 4 weeks at her age.
She might like Kingdom of Elements - the divided circle. Has the odd bit of swearing but a great read :)
*clears throat* HAHAHHA LIKE THIS AFFECTS ME!
No one
*Me at age twelve dying to read Haunting Adeline and have read It Happened One Summer, and so many other books that have romance as a subplot...
I AM INVINCIBLE *evil laugh* (just don't say anything to my mom)
No one
*Me at age twelve dying to read Haunting Adeline and have read It Happened One Summer, and so many other books that have romance as a subplot...
I AM INVINCIBLE *evil laugh* (just don't say anything to my mom)
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