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Masquerade

Melissa de la Cruz (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBlue Bloods #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.91
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeMysterySelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

Vampire HeroineComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

VampiresComing of AgeHidden IdentityQuestSecret SocietyUrban FantasyMasqueradeElite Society

Themes

IdentityComing of AgeSecrets and LiesPower and PrivilegeFamily LegacySelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Schuyler Van Alen, growing comfortable with her newfound vampire powers, seeks her grandfather in Italy, while back in New York plans are being completed for the fabulous Four Hundred Ball, to be followed by an elite, teens-only event at which masks hide a terrible secret.

Is Masquerade appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Second book in a YA vampire series with supernatural elements, social intrigue, and teenage characters navigating vampire society. Features moderate fantasy violence and teen relationships typical of paranormal YA.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following Schuyler as she explores her vampire powers and uncovers secrets at an exclusive masked ball.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormalMysteryContemporary Fantasy