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Angel of the Overpass

Seanan McGuire (2021)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages332 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.12/5 (1791)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathMurderViolenceGrief

Hero archetypes

Ghost from Past

Protagonist archetypes

Ghost / Undead Protagonist

Synopsis

*Lady of shadows, keeper of changes, plant the seeds of faith within me, that I might grow and flourish, that I might find my way through danger and uncertainty to the safety of your garden. Let my roots grow strong and my skin grow thick, that I might stand fast against all who would destroy me. Grant to me your favor, grant to me your grace, and when my time is done, grant to me the wisdom to lay my burdens down and rest beside you, one more flower in a sea of blooms, where nothing shall ever trouble me again.* Rose Marshall died when she was sixteen years old and on her way to her high school prom. She hasn't been resting easy since then—Bobby Cross, the man who killed her, got away clean after running her off the road, and she's not the kind of girl who can let something...

Is Angel of the Overpass appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teen girl Rose Marshall was killed on her way to prom and now haunts highways as a ghost seeking justice against her killer. Contains moderate supernatural violence and themes of death, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this supernatural urban fantasy about a ghost girl who won't rest until she gets justice for her murder.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormalGhost StoryHighway Gothic