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Lord Loss

Darren Shan (2005)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingR
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesDemonata #1
Setting
CSM age15+
Goodreads4.25

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Hero archetypes

OrphanTortured Hero

Synopsis

Presumably the only witness to the horrific and bloody murder of his entire family, a teenage boy must outwit not only the mental health professionals determined to cure his delusion, but also the demonic forces only he can see.

Is Lord Loss appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 15 and up.

Extremely violent horror fantasy with graphic descriptions of family murder and demonic forces. Contains disturbing imagery, bloody violence, and intense psychological trauma themes that may be too intense for sensitive readers.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, graphic violence, gore, murder, and death of parent (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love dark horror and aren't afraid of intense demon battles and seriously creepy supernatural stuff will be hooked by this terrifying page-turner.

Tags

HorrorDark FantasyPsychological ThrillerSupernatural