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Synopsis
Contains: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown A Reversal of Fortune The Boy Who Cried Wolf The Night Market The Dog King Virgin In Vodka Veritas The Coat of Stars Paper Cuts Scissors Going Ironside The Land of Heart's Desire The Poison Eaters
Is The Poison Eaters and Other Stories appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This short story collection features dark fairy tale retellings and urban fantasy with vampires, fae, and magical transformations. Some stories contain moderate violence, morally complex situations, and unsettling themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love Holly Black's Cruel Prince or want darker, edgier fairy tales with modern twists will find these stories captivating.