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Once upon broken heart5/20/2023 ![]() In fact, all of the romance has an edge of malice to it that's well worth discussing with teen romance fans who are just starting relationships of their own. ![]() There's a passionate kiss that turns into a near-strangulation from a man controlled by a curse, and the main character, Evangeline, dressed only in a slip, writhes in a bed, fighting new-vampire urges to drink blood, with a man lying on top of her, holding her down. Of note is the escalation of sexual violence. There are a few deaths - one by stabbing and another from a vampire bite - and some injuries from arrows, knives, and lashes to the back that are all healed with magic. Expect the same level of violence in this sequel. Parents need to know that The Ballad of Never After is the sequel to Once Upon a Broken Heart, a spin-off of the popular Caraval trilogy by Stephanie Garber. ![]() And the 17-year-old main character walks into a party and starts to drink heavily to calm down after an argument, just after telling herself she shouldn't.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Some drinking of cider, wine, and mead at parties. ![]()
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