How Far I'll Go
A Twisted Tale
Keala Kendall
Readers rate it 4.0 (1 on Hardcover)
417 pages · Released Sep 2, 2025 · Random House
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This YA fantasy retelling features action-adventure combat with monsters and magical threats, but violence is typical for the genre rather than graphic. The story emphasizes redemption, friendship, and perseverance through hardship—themes that resonate with older teens. Some darker elements include death, environmental destruction, and morally complex situations that require maturity to process. Moana and Noe model courage and problem-solving under pressure, making this suitable for strong readers age 13 and up who enjoy fantasy adventure.
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From the publisher
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • What if Moana broke the heart of Te Fiti? After a devastating battle with Te Kā, Moana’s worst fears are realized: the heart of Te Fiti is in ruins, Maui is frozen in volcanic rock, and darkness threatens to envelop her beloved home. Desperate to fix things, Moana stumbles upon an island already c... NATIONAL BESTSELLER • What if Moana broke the heart of Te Fiti? After a devastating battle with Te Kā, Moana’s worst fears are realized: the heart of Te Fiti is in ruins, Maui is frozen in volcanic rock, and darkness threatens to envelop her beloved home. Desperate to fix things, Moana stumbles upon an island already crumbling under the blight. All life is gone, save one sole survivor—a young woman named Noe. Moana is relieved to find another wayfarer, even if this stranger is more than a little intimidating. Better still, Noe has an idea how to fix the heart: using the tears of Te Fiti, gems infused with the goddess’s essence. The catch? The tears are said to be scattered throughout the realm of monsters. Banded together, Moana and Noe set a course for an impossible mission to find the powerful lost tears. Will Moana be able to restore the heart amid secrets and monsters? Or will the blight overtake everything Moana holds dear?
Shelved under
- Young Adult Fiction
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Retellings
- Fiction
- Fairy Tales
- Magic
- Young Adult Fantasy
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