Dark Waters Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Great for independent readers who enjoy suspenseful, atmospheric stories with immersive settings and character depth.

About the Book

Cassidy Blake returns in this sequel to City of Ghosts, traveling to New Orleans with her family where she must navigate the city's haunted past and face a dangerous ghost on the bayou. A continuation of the series with Southern gothic atmosphere and scares.

Content Ratings

❤️
No Romance
Romantic feelings are developed with age-appropriate complexity.
💡
Moderate Themes
The main character continues to navigate her connection to the world of the dead and the danger of the spirit realm. New Orleans' haunted history creates atmosphere. Themes of mortality, the weight of the past, and the courage to face danger are emotionally significant and scary.
⚔️
Moderate Violence
Supernatural confrontations occur. Dark magic creates danger. Violence is frightening.
Dark Waters by Katherine Arden Book Cover
Cassidy Blake
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Author:
Katherine Arden
Genre:
Horror
Published:
2019
Page Count:
290
Ages:
10
+

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