The Quince Project

Contains some mild kissing and romantic tension between Casandra and her love interest.

Physical violence is absent, though there is some minor verbal conflict and social tension.

Includes occasional mild profanity and some common teen slang throughout the dialogue.

Includes a few instances of using God's name as an exclamation.

Minor mentions of alcohol in the context of family celebrations and parties.

Focuses on the stress of high expectations and the pressure to succeed.

The story is a grounded, realistic contemporary novel with no frightening elements.

There are no occult themes or magical elements in this story.

The story focuses on heterosexual romance with very minimal mention of other themes.

Promotes self-discovery and following one's passion as the primary path to fulfillment.

The book is neutral toward Christianity, focusing instead on cultural traditions and family.

Casi shows bravery by being honest with her parents about her true career aspirations.

Faith is not a primary theme, though cultural religious traditions are briefly mentioned.

Strong emphasis on sisterly bonds and the importance of supporting one's family.

Characters work through misunderstandings and learn to extend grace to one another.