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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
From the first moment she sees him in class, Nicoletta is drawn to Jethro, fascinated by his dark, mysterious face. She is attracted yet repelled, interested but afraid. Nicoletta becomes obsessed, unable to think of anything but this strange boy. But she knows so little about him. Until she follows him to a deserted cave on the edge of town ... and learns the truth. Jethro is not like the others. No, not at all. He has a terrifying secret. A secret no one must ever find out.
Is The Stranger appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A YA fantasy exploring obsession and supernatural mystery with mild creepy/suspenseful elements. The protagonist follows a mysterious classmate and discovers his secret, with themes of otherness and attraction-repulsion dynamics.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include obsession and stalking.
Who'll love this
Teens who love mysterious, slightly dark stories about discovering supernatural secrets and forbidden attractions will find this compelling.