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Crystal Gardens

Jayne Ann Krentz (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages351 (Standard (250-400))
SettingHistorical
CSM age16
Goodreads3.88/5 (8474)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceAttempted Murder

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Moving to a country cottage where she seeks refuge in a paranormally charged garden, Evangeline Ames is rescued from a would-be assassin by the garden's owner, Lucas Sebastian, who taps Evangeline's detective skills to solve a buried-treasure mystery and stop a common enemy.

Is Crystal Gardens appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This paranormal romance features moderate violence including an assassination attempt, a mystery involving treasure and murder, and a developing romantic relationship with closed-door intimacy. Mild language throughout.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include attempted murder and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the paranormal mystery with a detective heroine solving crimes alongside the mysterious garden owner.

Tags

Historical FantasyVictorian SettingMysteryRomance