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Synopsis
In the quiet, insular town of Elysian Fields, everything is perfect, including the teenagers. Justine, the new girl in town, wonders what there is to do in this town, where everyone her age studies hard, never drinks or parties, and never sneaks out after dark. Then she meets Eugene, the town outcast, who may seem weird and crazy, but at least seems human. The truth is that Eugene drove himself crazy in order to stay sane, to stay himself, to keep from becoming another of Elysian Fields' Perfect Little Angels.
Is Perfect Little Angels appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This dark fantasy explores mind control and forced conformity in a seemingly perfect town. Contains psychological horror themes and the disturbing concept of teenagers being stripped of their individuality and free will.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental manipulation, loss of identity, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the creepy mystery of a town where all the kids are too perfect, and two outsiders who fight to stay themselves.