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Emily's House

Natalie Wright (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Akasha Chronicles #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.54

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Emily Adams is flunking math - and life. But Emily has a secret that she has kept even from her best friends. Soon the ancient legacy coursing through her veins will force her secret to be revealed. Dormant for over a thousand years, an evil has arisen and this time, it will destroy anyone - or anything - that stands in its way. Three teens embark on a dangerous journey and risk everything. For Emily, the fate of her friends - and her world - lies in her hands.

Is Emily's House appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens embark on a dangerous quest to stop an ancient evil, with fantasy violence and peril. The protagonist discovers hidden powers and faces life-threatening situations appropriate for middle-to-older teens.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A relatable teen struggling with school discovers she has secret powers and must save her world with her friends.

Tags

Urban Fantasy ElementsAncient LegacyTeen Adventure