Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection

Brief mention of mild self-harm when a character pulls her hair so the pinprick sensation chases away deeper pain. A few directly narrated attacks and fights include fantasy elements and briefly mention blood and pain but aren't gory. Past violent events like battles, destruction, and political upheaval are remembered in the stories and briefly retold in "bonus material" such as timelines, journal entries, etc.

A few mild kisses aren't narrated in detail. Several prominent romances are between same-sex couples and one scene briefly mentions kissing and caressing on a bed. Having sex is implied once or twice but not directly narrated. Older teens mention physical attraction and try to figure out their romantic relationships.

Infrequent "f--cking," "s--t," "damned," "bitch," "whore," "asses," "jackass," "bastard," and "pissed me off." Some verbal hostility and calling names.

Teens about age 18 to 19 drink wine and beer at social events, and once in a tavern. Older adults mentioned drinking whiskey and gin; unpleasant characters sometimes to excess and/or too often.

Parents need to know that Victoria Aveyard's Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection is a collection of extra stories, maps, and other "bonus material" for fans who've already finished the four-volume Red Queen series by the same author. It doesn't stand on its own, and two of the novellas have already appeared in print under the title Cruel Crown. Violence includes fantasy violence and remembered past events; blood and pain are mentioned but there's no gore. Strong language is rare but includes "f--king," "s--t," "asses," and "bitch." There are several same-sex romantic relationships but very little sexual content, just a few brief kisses and some caressing along with mentions of physical attraction and romantic feelings. A few older adults drink to excess; older teens of age rarely have wine or other alcohol on social occasions.