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Escape

Lynne Ewing (2004)

SubgenrePortal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesSons of the Dark #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.79

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

CaptivitySlavery

Heroine archetypes

Mysterious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFish out of Water

Synopsis

Upon escaping from the realm of Nefandus, fifteen-year-old Samuel finds himself in modern-day Los Angeles, where he learns that he the Fourth of those destined to free Nefandus' slaves and seal its entrance forever, but first he must learn whether to trust the beautiful Ashley or the Sons of the Dark.

Is Escape appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This YA fantasy sequel features a teen protagonist escaping a dark realm and navigating modern Los Angeles while fulfilling a prophecy. Expect moderate fantasy violence and peril related to slavery in the dark realm, with themes of trust and destiny.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A fish-out-of-water adventure where a teen must save enslaved people while figuring out who to trust in an unfamiliar modern world.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormalContemporary FantasyDark Fantasy Elements