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Hades

Alexandra Adornetto (2011)

SubgenreParanormal Romance
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages432 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads3.94/5 (33588)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Supernatural Heroine

Synopsis

Even the love of her boyfriend, Xavier Woods, and her archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, can't keep the angel Bethany Church from being tricked into a motorcycle ride that ends up in Hell. There, Jake Thorn bargains for Beth's release back to Earth. But what he asks of her will destroy her, and quite possibly her loved ones as well.

Is Hades appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This YA angel fantasy involves a heroine tricked into Hell where she faces morally complex bargains that threaten her and her loved ones. Expect moderate supernatural peril, manipulation themes, and mild romantic content within a good-vs-evil framework.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the high-stakes romance and supernatural drama as an angel must navigate the dangers of Hell to protect those she loves.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceAngel FantasyReligious FantasyDark Fantasy