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Synopsis
While Jonathan's soul is trapped in a painting by dark magic, his possessed body commits unspeakable crimes in the slums of 1882 New York City, and only by luring Natalie Stewart into the painting can they free his damaged soul.
Is Darker still appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Gothic fantasy involves dark magic, possession, and crimes committed while a character's soul is trapped; violence is present but not graphically detailed. No sexual content or strong language, making it appropriate for mature middle grade and YA readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include possession, violence, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the dark Victorian atmosphere, the trapped-soul mystery, and the race against time to save Jonathan before his possessed body commits more crimes.