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Eternal

Gillian Shields (2011)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWyldcliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies #3
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Supernatural HorrorDark MagicDeath

Positive tags

Found FamilyFriendshipComing of AgeSurvival

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineReluctant HeroineProtective Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Trio / Core ThreeFellowship

Tropes

Magic AcademyAncient Evil ReturnsHaunted LocationFellowshipReluctant HeroFound FamilyComing of AgeDark Magic

Themes

CourageFriendshipGood vs EvilResponsibilitySacrificeComing of AgeSupernatural Threats

Synopsis

When Sarah, Evie, and Helen see that the horrors surrounding Wyldcliffe Abbey School are not over, Sarah tries to continue working in the background, being strong and good for the others, but finds herself thrust into prominence as evil surfaces again.

Is Eternal appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Third book in a YA gothic fantasy series featuring supernatural horror elements at a mysterious boarding school. Contains moderate scary/dark supernatural content but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, supernatural horror, and dark magic.

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to this atmospheric boarding school story with three friends fighting supernatural evil together.

Tags

Gothic HorrorBoarding SchoolSupernaturalDark Fantasy