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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything- including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice? "A finely-wrought compelling tale of romance and treachery..." -Cynthia Leitich Smith (New York Times bestselling author of Eternal and Tantalize)
Is Nightshade (Nightshade Series, Book 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This paranormal romance features teen werewolves, a love triangle, and themes of rebellion against authority. Violence involves pack dynamics and guarding sacred sites; romance includes kissing and tension but remains YA-appropriate.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, power imbalance, and forbidden relationship.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the forbidden romance between a werewolf girl and a human boy, plus the tension of choosing between destiny and desire.