Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Olivia tries to take her own life when she is plagued by depression and nightmares. She wakes up in the hospital after having been saved by her neighbor, Jude. Jude, who is also an angel, must choose between becoming mortal so he can be with Olivia, or continuing to be an angel and helping people.
Is Emerald City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teen deals with suicidal ideation and depression in opening; angel character faces choice between mortality and divine purpose. Mental health themes central but handled with hope for healing.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include suicide, suicidal ideation, and depression (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the powerful themes of finding hope in darkness and the transformative nature of love and connection.