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Synopsis
Simon Fear thought changing his name would stop the evil. He was wrong-dead wrong. After generations of unspeakable horror, it is up to Daniel & Nora, brought together by their fateful love, to unite the feuding families. But is their forbidden love strong enough to withstand such awesome evil? Poor Nora-desperate to tell the truth and bury the family curse...before it buries her.
Is The Burning appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains supernatural horror elements, family curses, and implied violence across generations. Romance is central but clean with forbidden love themes appropriate for teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, family curse, and generational trauma.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the Romeo-and-Juliet romance battling an ancient family curse with supernatural horror elements.