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Mystic city

Theo Lawrence (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages416 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.72/5 (11509)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Mysterious Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

In a Manhattan where the streets are under water and outcasts called mystics have paranormal powers, Aria Rose is engaged to Thomas Foster and the powerful Rose and Foster families--long time enemies--are uniting politically; the only trouble is that Aria can not remember ever meeting Thomas, much less falling in love with him.

Is Mystic city appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This paranormal YA romance features class-based oppression, political manipulation, and memory loss as central themes. Contains moderate fantasy violence and mild romantic content appropriate for teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include amnesia, deception, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the mystery of Aria's missing memories and the forbidden romance in a flooded Manhattan where magic users are oppressed.

Tags

Dystopian FantasyRomancePolitical ThrillerUrban Fantasy