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Synopsis
Having received a sign that he is not meant to die, young vampire Larten tries to live in the human world, raising the infant who survived his veangeful killing of a ship's crew and falling in love with a human girl, but the darkness inside him forces him back to Vampire Mountain.
Is Palace of the Damned appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark fantasy contains strong violence including the murder of a ship's crew and vampire themes. The protagonist struggles with his violent nature while attempting to live among humans and raise a child, with mild romantic content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Larten's struggle to overcome his dark vampire nature while protecting an infant and navigating human relationships.