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Nocturne

Christine Johnson (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesClaire de Lune #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.73

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Hidden IdentityAnxiety

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

After the tragic events of the summer, Claire wants to worry about nothing but finding the perfect dress for the Autumn Ball, but her worst nightmares come true when someone learns that she is a werewolf, placing everyone she knows at risk.

Is Nocturne appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This YA werewolf story focuses on identity secrecy and social anxiety when a teen's supernatural nature is discovered. Expect mild tension and peril with romantic undertones appropriate for middle teens.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include hidden identity and anxiety.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Claire's struggle to maintain her secret werewolf identity while navigating high school social pressures and attending the Autumn Ball.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceContemporary FantasyUrban Fantasy