Content levels
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Hoping to start her life over at Shadyside, where nobody knows about her secret dark powers, runaway Felicia becomes terrified that she will lose control of herself again when someone discovers the truth about her.
Is Runaway appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teen thriller about a girl with uncontrollable dark powers trying to start fresh. Likely contains supernatural horror elements, psychological tension, and moderate scary scenes typical of late 1980s YA horror.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental illness, loss of control, and fear of discovery (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Felicia's struggle to fit in while hiding a dangerous secret that could destroy her new life.