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Synopsis
In post-apocalyptic New Orleans, now a sanctuary for supernatural beings, a hardened teenager on the run searches for the truth about her monstrous heritage and discovers a curse that could ignite the ancient war between gods and monsters.
Is Darkness Becomes Her appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dark fantasy features strong violence typical of adult supernatural fiction, a hardened teenage protagonist dealing with monstrous heritage, and mature themes involving war between gods and monsters in a post-apocalyptic setting.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love gritty supernatural stories with tough heroines discovering hidden powers and uncovering dangerous secrets will find this compelling.