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Violence
A lot
Horror violence; the monster's feeding is depicted with real menace
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content including same-sex attraction
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Psychological horror and the theme of girls being made to disappear by a world that enables it
What this book is about
On Sawkill Rock, girls disappear. Newcomer Marion, local Val, and islander Zoey are drawn together by the island's dark secret — a creature that feeds on girls' lives. Legrand's YA horror novel is feminist, atmospheric, and genuinely frightening, with a three-protagonist structure that allows for real complexity.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Horror violence
Missing girls as theme
LGBTQ+ content
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