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Evermore: The Immortals, Book 1

(2009, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Alyson Noel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Twilight wannabe with more sex and profanity.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A woman tries to kill young teens and succeeds in killing one. There is underage drinking, drug use, and promiscuity. Students routinely skip school.

  • Violence:

    A violent car crash, a homicidal immortal who attempts to kill two people and winds up killing a third. A couple of violent fights and scenes involving blood round out the action in this book.

  • Sex:

    Some heavy petting scenes, including one in which two characters almost have sex and the male character is described as pulling down the female character's underwear. A teen is routinely described as "hot" throughout the book by adults and teens alike.

  • Language:

    Occasional swearing, including the f-bomb several times.

  • Consumerism:

    There is some discussion of designer labels including Juicy, iPod, and Nike, high-powered cars, and other material trappings. A teen describes her material possessions, including a wide-screen television in her room, a Jacuzzi, and her convertible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There are several instances of underage drinking, and underage drug use is discussed. One girl develops a drinking problem.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Evermore: The Immortals, Book 1

Parents need to know that there are some gruesome scenes, including a girl losing her entire family in a car crash and watching them cross over to the other side. Another teen is murdered, though we don't see it happen, and two more teens are threatened. Several scenes are quite bloody, and one teen develops a drinking problem.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    shtep
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    good 4 teens

    its a good book but can get a little iffy at times

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  2. Parent Reviewer
    booksharing
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message

    Good for teens; not for younger tweens for sure.

    This book is a "sitting on the edge of your seat" kind of book and I couldn't wait to turn the next page..... There could have been a lot less sex talk including the gay friend but the story itsself was very good. When I started reading this, I didn't realize it was about immortality- just a book my daughter was reading so I picked it up and started reading. Not a book I would have chosen for myself; I don't really like the weird stuff of witchery or immortality. But it was a good read. The young girl in the book has to come to terms with her own emotions and that is good however to do this, she is able to pin the blame on someone else. Wish that could have been resolved in a different manner. The last chapter or two gets a little weird and creepy, even violent but I think a 14 year old can handle the whole thing.

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    caitlin89
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Great book for older teens!

    I really liked this book but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone under the age of 14 or 15!

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  4. Parent Reviewer
    workenmom
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    While there are a few things in the book that happen that give initial concern, the messages afterword are learning opportunities. A girl finds drinking helps her deal with things but then realizes she isn't living her life and drinking was a bad choice. A young couple are in a heavy petting situation but then she stops and he says he will wait forever.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    cullengirl88
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Perfect!

    Great book! Has something for everyone- the supernatural, romance, drama, tragedy, and comedy. Great for older teens and an overall great book.

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