Content levels
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
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Synopsis
Ash, a sixteen-year-old twin-blood who sells his addictive venom, "Haze," to support his dying mother, and Natalie, the daughter of a diplomat, discover their mysterious--and forbidden--connection in the Black City, where humans and Darklings struggle to rebuild after a brutal war.
Is Black City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark fantasy features a teen protagonist who deals drugs to survive in a post-war city, forbidden romance across species lines, and themes of addiction, class struggle, and prejudice. Expect moderate violence and dark themes with minimal sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include substance abuse, addiction, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the forbidden romance between two characters from opposite sides of a brutal war, navigating danger and prejudice in a dark, dystopian world.