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Andromeda Klein has a few problems.Her hair is kind of horrible.Her partner-in-occultism, Daisy, is dead.Her secret, estranged, much older and forbidden boyfriend-in-theory, has gone AWOL.And her mother has learned how to text.In short, things couldn't get much worse. Until they do. Daisy seems to be attempting to make contact from beyond, books are starting to disappear from the library, and then, strangely and suddenly, Andromeda's tarot readings are beginning to predict events with bizarrely literal accuracy. Omens are everywhere. Dreams; swords; fires; hidden cards; lost, broken, and dead cell phones . . . and what is Daisy trying to tell her?In the ensuing struggle of neutral versus evil, it's Andromeda Klein against the world, modern society, demonic forces, and the "friends" of the library.From Frank Portman, author of King Dork, comes another unique literary experience. Andromeda Klein is dark, funny, smart, and entirely unforgettable.From the Hardcover edition.
Is Andromeda Klein appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teen explores occultism, tarot, and communication with her dead friend while navigating typical high school struggles. Contains some language and mature themes around death and the supernatural, but focuses more on quirky humor and coming-of-age.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, death of a loved one, and grief.
Who'll love this
Teens who love quirky, smart protagonists obsessed with magic and the occult will enjoy Andromeda's dark humor and supernatural mystery.