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Synopsis
"Because of the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel book editor in the tourist-centric New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can't take off her resume -- human. Not to be put off by anything -- especially not her blood drinking boss or death goddess coworker -- Zoe delves deep into the monster world. But her job turns deadly when the careful balance between human and monsters starts to crumble -- with Zoe right in the middle"-- ""An exciting, witty urban fantasy series from podcaster Mur Lafferty, about a travel writer who takes a job with a shady publishing company in New York, only to find that she must write a guide to the city - for the undead!" --Provided by the publisher"--
Is The Shambling Guide To New York City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This urban fantasy features a human protagonist working among vampires, death goddesses, and other monsters in New York City. Expect moderate supernatural violence and peril as the balance between humans and monsters threatens to collapse.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the witty humor and unique premise of a human travel writer creating guidebooks for the undead inhabitants of New York City.