Suitabook

Fire in the sea

Myke Bartlett

Reading: Because danger and near-death episodes recur, consider checking in as you read: does the suspense stay engaging, or start to feel repetitive? You could also pause over the language used to describe the sea-creatures.
Themes: Sadie’s agency: Sadie confronts attackers and acts in response to what she believes is right; her creator describes her as capable and independent. The book presents this favourably.
Grief and emotional depth: Sadie’s grief over her parents’ deaths is noted, while Jake’s fear and shame are said to receive little attention despite their importance to his past failure. The book presents competing or mixed signals about this.
Potentially troubling wording: The book addresses potentially troubling wording; the detail of how it is developed remains unclear. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
Worth knowing: Expect gore, repeated peril and near-death situations, alongside a murder, a human-devouring Minotaur and a cult seeking blood sacrifice.