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Last Breath

Rachel Caine (2011)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Morganville Vampires #11
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads4.3

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Tortured Protagonist

Synopsis

Cassidy has the perfect life. Until things start to go wrong. Little things at first, that her friends say she is imagining. People are starting to whisper that Cassidy is losing it. They say she's gone over the edge. That she can't be trusted. But then there's the fall down the stairs, and the poison. Someone is about to end Cassidy's perfect life, with the perfect death.

Is Last Breath appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This YA urban fantasy thriller features attempted murder, psychological manipulation, and a protagonist being gaslit by those around her. Contains violence (poisoning, physical harm) and themes of paranoia and isolation suitable for mature teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include attempted murder, gaslighting, and poisoning (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be gripped by the psychological suspense as Cassidy fights to prove she's not crazy while someone systematically tries to kill her.

Tags

Paranormal MysteryPsychological ThrillerContemporary Fantasy