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Midwinterblood

Marcus Sedgwick (2011)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathBlood

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Synopsis

When a stranger arrives on the island known only as Blessed, where people are rumored to never age and no children are born, he sets off a chain of events that involves the stories of various individuals on the island.

Is Midwinterblood appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This atmospheric YA fantasy contains mild violence including blood sacrifice references and some dark thematic elements around mortality. The interconnected stories across time periods create a complex narrative structure that younger teens may find challenging.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and blood.

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy mysterious, puzzle-like stories that weave together across different time periods will be captivated by this haunting tale of an island where no one ages.

Tags

Magical RealismLiterary FantasyMysteryHistorical Fantasy