Prodigy: Legend, Book 2

The action in Prodigy centers on an assassination attempt, and there are shootings, fistfights, explosions and a plane crash that ends in fatalities. Most of the violence, however, is at a remove and not described gratuitously. Children are used as vectors for bioweapons, but the consequences of that nefarious plot are not described in detail.

Day and June are extremely attracted to each other, but their level of intimacy doesn't progress beyond longing looks and passionate kisses. Both characters are confused by romantic feelings for other, supporting characters.

Characters in Prodigy use the made-up word "goddy" as a mild profanity. Otherwise, the level of swearing does not rise much above the occasional use of "damn," "hell," and "piss," with a single instance of "a--hole."

In a couple of scenes, background characters smoke and drink alcohol, but Day and June do not.

Parents need to know that Prodigy is an engaging follow-up to the dystopian science fiction adventure Legend. The action centers on an assassination attempt, and there are shootings, fistfights, explosions and a plane crash that ends in fatalities. Most of the violence, however, is at a remove and not described gratuitously. The language is generally mild, with a few uses of "damn," "hell," and "piss" and a single instance of "a--hole." The main characters share a strong mutual attraction, while being confused by romantic feelings for other, supporting characters. The level of physical intimacy, however, does not progress beyond passionate kissing.