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Synopsis
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Mirabella Owens grew up with legends of wolves that traveled to her midwestern town to protect humans from vampires. Of a werewolf that fell in love with one of the undead, unraveling a blood-soaked history. But Mira stopped believing in those fairy tales years ago. She stopped believing in a lot of things after her mom left without a trace when she was only thirteen. As Mira begins her freshman year at Lakeland University, she’s ready to leave the past behind her. Only the past isn’t finished with her yet. Strange animal attacks are occurring around campus, reopening cold cases tied to her mother’s disappearance. And the only person who seems to know anything is Julian Santos, the boy who is hell-bent on getting Mira to leave campus for reasons she can’t begin to understand. But Mira refuses to let him keep his secrets, not when the truth is the difference between life and death. Mira will have to accept that there is much more to the old town myths, and her growing feelings for Julian, than she ever could have anticipated. And as the Blood Moon rises, she will come to know a world that will shatter her past and change her future.
Is Blood Moon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This paranormal romance features werewolves and vampires with animal attacks, violence, and blood described but not graphically detailed. Contains slow-burn romance with kissing and mild sensuality appropriate for mature teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include animal death, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love this atmospheric mix of werewolf legends, campus mystery, and forbidden romance as Mira uncovers the truth about her mother's disappearance.