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Angels on Sunset Boulevard

(2007, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Melissa de la Cruz)

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Provoking book about social networking gone bad.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    In the end, Taj decided to remain in TAP, even though she knows it's evil.

  • Violence:

    Both Taj and Nick are hurt in "accidents" meant to scare them.

  • Sex:

    There is a special backroom ritual at TAP parties that -- while described vaguely -- seems like an orgy.

  • Language:

    Some swearing, including "f--k."

  • Consumerism:

    Some mention of Red Bull, Palm Treos, Nike, Mel's Diner, In-N-Out Burger. TAP members are encouraged to make wish lists of expensive products -- though careful readers will see the dark side of this greed.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink -- and even shoot up with -- TAP, a mysterious substance that was "like taking heroin, ecstasy, and acid all at once."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Angels on Sunset Boulevard

Parents need to know that this book centers on a fictional social networking Web site. TAP.com organizers also throw parties. At these parties, teens drink a mysterious substance that is "like taking heroin, ecstasy, and acid all at once" -- after which some teens disappear. Some attendees also perform a strange orgy-like ritual in the back room. TAP members are encouraged to keep wish lists on the Web site of expensive products, which are somehow fulfilled -- careful readers will see the dark side of this greed. This is a mature book, and features plenty of harsh language, including "f--k."

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