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Angel, City of

Nancy Holder (1999)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesAngel #1
Setting
CSM age13+
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathBlood

Positive tags

Redemption ArcProtectorMysteryFound Family

Hero archetypes

Vampire HeroDetective / InvestigatorTortured Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Supernatural HeroReluctant Hero

Tropes

Urban FantasyAntiheroReluctant HeroFish out of WaterMentor FigureHaunted LocationSupernatural Detective

Themes

RedemptionGuilt and AtonementIdentityUrban IsolationGood vs EvilSecond Chances

Synopsis

A novelization of the first episode of the television series *Angel*, a spinoff of *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. The ensouled vampire Angel relocates to Los Angeles and sets up as a private investigator of supernatural events.

Is Angel, City of appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens will encounter supernatural violence including vampire attacks and demon fights, mild language, and dark themes of redemption and guilt. The tone is atmospheric noir with horror elements typical of the Buffy-verse.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood.

Who'll love this

Fans of Buffy will love following Angel to LA where he fights demons and helps people as a supernatural private investigator.

Tags

Urban FantasySupernatural MysteryTv Tie-inNoir