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Apollyon

Jennifer L. Armentrout (2013)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads4.28/5 (65479)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Synopsis

Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening, and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been stronger than fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to make war on the gods--and Alex herself--to bring her back.

Is Apollyon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This YA paranormal romance features a heroine fighting against fate and the threat of losing herself, with moderate fantasy violence, romantic tension including kissing, and themes of forbidden love between a student and mentor figure.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, loss of autonomy, and manipulation.

Who'll love this

Teens will be captivated by the intense forbidden romance and high-stakes battle against the gods in this mythology-infused urban fantasy.

Tags

Greek MythologyParanormal RomanceUrban FantasyMythology