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Temptation

Travis Thrasher (2012)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesSolitary Tales #3
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.22
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

AddictionDeathJealousySupernatural Threat

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendshipRedemption Arc

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroCursed HeroFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroCursed Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeCursed HeroDangerous AddictionFish out of WaterLove TriangleSupernatural EntitySmall Town Setting

Themes

Addiction and DependenceIdentity and Self-WorthJealousyTemptationSupernatural HorrorComing of Age

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Clark Kent struggles with his desire to rely on dangerous red meteorites that give him self-confidence, becomes jealous of his new classmate's interest in Lana, and confronts an entity that kills people by stealing their breath.

Is Temptation appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teen faces supernatural horror and struggles with dependence on dangerous meteorites that boost confidence. Contains death by supernatural entity and themes of addiction/temptation.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include addiction, death, and jealousy (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the supernatural mystery and the protagonist's struggle with self-confidence and relationships.

Tags

Supernatural HorrorContemporary FantasyChristian Fiction