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Team Human

Justine Larbalestier;Sarah Rees Brennan (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHumorFound Family

Hero archetypes

Vampire Hero

Heroine archetypes

Outspoken Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

VampiresUrban FantasyFish out of WaterEnemies to LoversComing of AgeFound FamilyForbidden LoveHidden Identity

Themes

Prejudice and AcceptanceIdentityLoyalty vs ChangeChallenging AssumptionsCommunityLove vs Principle

Synopsis

Residing in New Whitby, Maine, a town founded by vampires trying to escape persecution, Mel finds her negative attitudes challenged when her best friend falls in love with one, another friend's father runs off with one, and she herself is attracted to someone who tries to pass himself off as one.

Is Team Human appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A lighthearted YA urban fantasy about overcoming prejudice in a vampire-integrated town, featuring teen romance and themes of tolerance. No graphic content, suitable for teens.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the witty friendship dynamics and romance as Mel learns to question her biases about vampires in a funny, heartfelt story.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyParanormal RomanceComedySocial Commentary