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The Perfect Date

R. L. Stine (1996)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesFear Street #37
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.62
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathDeath of a Loved OneGriefTrauma

Positive tags

Second ChanceRomanceMystery

Hero archetypes

Tortured HeroComing-of-Age Hero

Heroine archetypes

Mysterious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Haunted by PastMysterious Love InterestSmall Town HorrorSupernatural MysteryTeen Romance

Themes

Grief and LossMoving onSupernatural HorrorTeen RelationshipsGuiltThe Past Returns

Synopsis

Brady Karlin is getting on with his life. The memory of his girlfriend-- killed in a gruesome sledding accident last year-- is beginning to fade. Now he's met Rosha Nelson, the girl of his dreams. And he's never been happier.

Is The Perfect Date appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Classic Fear Street horror with a protagonist haunted by his girlfriend's death who meets a mysterious new girl. Expect moderate scares, some violence, and themes of grief and guilt suitable for YA readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love scary stories will enjoy this creepy tale of romance mixed with supernatural mystery.

Tags

HorrorThrillerSuspenseParanormal