Content levels
Positive tags
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
High school junior Camelia's psychometric powers of touch seem to be changing when she starts to hear voices saying malicious things to her, and even focusing on her beloved pottery does not help, especially after her psychic, suicidal aunt comes to stay after being released from the hospital.
Is Deadly Little Voices appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Parents should know this book deals heavily with mental illness, suicidal ideation, and psychological distress, including a suicidal aunt character. The psychometric powers and malicious voices create psychological tension suitable for mature teens.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include self-harm, mental illness, and suicidal ideation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Camelia's struggle with supernatural powers that feel like they're spiraling out of control, especially the psychological mystery of the voices.