Common Sense Media Review
By Barbara Saunders
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Quirky, twisty paranormal romance with some violence.
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Why Age 14+?
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What's the Story?
When BLOOD MOON begins, Mira, an 18-year-old Black girl in Kansas, is settling in for her first year of college. She is still adjusting to the disappearance of her mother a few years previously. She meets an attractive student named Julian, who issues cryptic warnings and she is sure is keeping some secrets that affect her. One day, she receives a handwritten letter from her mother along with a necklace. The necklace is one she remembers from childhood, when she was told it was for protection. But protection from what? As Mira searches for the truth, she encounters peril and discovers long-buried family secrets.
Is It Any Good?
This fascinating paranormal romance novel combines an imaginative fantasy world with a realistic style. Blood Moon by S. Britney Lewis brings a suspenseful story told in first person by a character who is smart, vulnerable, and strong. The emotional challenges she faces feel universal and relatable even though they happen in a setting that includes werewolves and vampires. This combination of genres may make the story appealing to fantasy readers as well as readers who usually prefer realistic stories.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how loss affects the main character in Blood Moon. Have you or anyone you know ever lost someone close? How did that affect you and your relationships with other people?
How is curiosity empowering for the main character? Have you ever used your sense of curiosity to improve a situation in your life?
Why do you think communication is important when navigating difficult or dangerous conditions?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Horror
- Topics : Adventures , Family Stories , Fantasy ( Monsters , Vampires ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Page Street YA
- Publication date : September 9, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 13 - 18
- Number of pages : 384
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : January 23, 2026
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