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Under My Skin

Charles de Lint (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWildlings #1
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads4.07

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Synopsis

Redgrave had its share of monsters before Eryn moved to town. Mauled pets, missing children. The Delacroix family is taking the blame, but Eryn knows the truth. Something stalks the night. Wade, the police chief's son and Redgrave High's resident hottie, warns her the Delacroix are dangerous. But then so is Eryn--in fact, she's lethal. But she can't help falling for one of the Delacroix boys, dark, brooding - human Alec. And then it all goes bad.

Is Under My Skin appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This urban fantasy features supernatural creatures, violence including pet mutilation and missing children, and a budding romance with some kissing. The protagonist discovers dangerous secrets about herself and her love interest's family in a town plagued by mysterious attacks.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, animal death, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the supernatural mystery, forbidden romance between dangerous outcasts, and a protagonist discovering her own lethal powers.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceMysteryContemporary FantasySupernatural Thriller