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Wake (Watersong #1)

Amanda Hocking (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages309 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWatersong #1
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.70/5 (25653)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

In the quiet seaside town of Capri, sixteen-year-old Gemma enjoys a close bond with her sister Harper and a growing attraction to next-door neighbor with Alex, but everything changes when, after partying with newcomers Penn, Lexi, and Thea, Gemma discovers she has powers that will force a terrible choice.

Is Wake (Watersong #1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This paranormal fantasy contains supernatural transformation with body horror elements, deceptive manipulation by dangerous supernatural beings, and moderate violence. Some romantic tension but remains mild.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body horror, deception, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love the suspenseful story of a girl who gains mysterious powers after meeting three dangerous strangers, forcing her to make impossible choices.

Tags

Young AdultContemporary FantasyUrban FantasyMythology Retelling