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Violence
Some
Vampire world violence and some peril appropriate to the series
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Shan's YA horror register
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; the series is adventure-focused with its horror elements handled with care
What this book is about
The second Cirque du Freak novel follows Darren as he adjusts to his new life as Mr. Crepsley's half-vampire assistant in the traveling freak show, making friends and enemies and beginning to understand the vampire world's politics. Shan writes YA horror with warmth and genuine adventure; the horror elements are dark but not gratuitous. For YA readers.
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