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Synopsis
Sam LaCroix, a Seattle fast-food worker and college dropout, discovers that he is a necromancer, part of a world of harbingers, werewolves, satyrs, and one particular necromancer who sees Sam as a threat to his lucrative business of raising the dead.
Is Hold me closer, necromancer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This urban fantasy features moderate supernatural violence (battles with necromancers and supernatural creatures), some language, and magical themes around raising the dead. The tone is humorous and the protagonist is relatable as he navigates discovering his powers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and necromancy.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the humor, fast-paced action, and relatable protagonist discovering he has magical powers in modern-day Seattle.