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Synopsis
There are two sides to every story.... You know Bella and Edward, now get to know Beau and Edythe. When Beaufort Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edythe Cullen, his life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With her porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edythe is both irresistible and enigmatic. What Beau doesn't realize is the closer he gets to her, the more he is putting himself and those around him at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back.... With a foreword and afterword by Stephenie Meyer, this compelling reimagining of the iconic love story is a must-read for Twilight fans everywhere.
Is Life and Death appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This gender-swapped Twilight retelling features vampire romance with moderate peril, vampire violence, and some blood. The romance is chaste with kissing only, and danger escalates as the human protagonist becomes involved with a supernatural being.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the intense forbidden romance between an ordinary boy and a mysterious vampire girl, plus the supernatural danger and suspense.