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The Last Days

Scott Westerfeld (2006)

SubgenreSteampunk Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPeeps #2
Setting
CSM age13+
Goodreads3.54

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVs

Synopsis

As an ancient evil stirs beneath the streets of New York City, infecting rats and people like a plague, five quirky teens come together to form a "New Sound" band whose music seems to have paranormal power.

Is The Last Days appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens face paranormal horror as an ancient evil infects New York through rats and people, creating plague-like conditions. Violence is present but not graphic, with supernatural/horror elements that may be intense for younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include plague/epidemic, animal harm, and horror elements.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the mix of music, supernatural powers, and the race to stop an ancient evil threatening New York City.

Tags

HorrorUrban FantasySupernatural ThrillerContemporary Fantasy