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Synopsis
It was like a nightmare, but there was no waking up. When the night began, Nora had two best friends and a boyfriend she adored. When it ended, she had nothing but blood on her hands. Chris was dead. Adriane couldn't speak. And Max, Nora's sweet, smart, soft-spoken Prince Charming, was gone. He was also-according to the police, according to her parents, according to everyone-a murderer. Desperate to prove his innocence, Nora's determined to follow the trail of blood, no matter where it leads. But Chris's murder is just one piece in a puzzle that spans continents and centuries. Solving it may be the only way she can save her own life.
Is The Book of Blood and Shadow appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA mystery-thriller opens with a graphic murder scene and deals with themes of violence, death, and trauma throughout. The protagonist investigates her boyfriend's alleged crime while uncovering centuries-old secrets, with ongoing tension and danger.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be hooked by the intense mystery as Nora races to prove her boyfriend's innocence while following a dangerous historical trail.