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Dull Boy

Sarah Cross (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.72

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Synopsis

Avery, a teenaged boy with frightening super powers that he is trying to hide, discovers other teenagers who also have strange powers and who are being sought by the icy and seductive Cherchette, but they do not know what she wants with them.

Is Dull Boy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A teen with dangerous superpowers joins others like him while being pursued by a mysterious woman with unclear motives. Contains moderate supernatural action and themes of power control and manipulation.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include manipulation and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Avery's struggle to hide his frightening abilities while discovering he's not alone and uncovering what a dangerous woman wants from them.

Tags

Superhero FictionContemporary FantasyParanormal