Sleep No More

There are vivid descriptions of several murders and violent attacks, including a visceral description of a stabbing. The protagonist also sees a body dismembered beyond recognition, as well as the bodies of teens she knew who've been stabbed, shot, beaten, and more.

Charlotte and Linden have some steamy make-out sessions at their houses.

A few use of words such as "crap" and "damn." One use of "s--t" and one of "a--hole."

Linden offers Charlotte champagne at a party, but she chooses cider instead. A teen character goes outside to smoke marijuana.

Parents need to know that Aprilynne Pike's Sleep No More is about a young oracle trying to use her powers to stop a serial killer targeting teens. There are vivid descriptions of several murders and violent attacks, including a visceral description of a stabbing. The protagonist also sees a body dismembered beyond recognition, as well as the bodies of teens she knew who've been stabbed, shot, beaten, and more. Beyond the violence, the material is mostly pretty tame: There are some make-out sessions, a few swear words ("crap," "damn," "s--t," "a--hole"), and a mention of a teen going outside to smoke marijuana. Characters must make complicated choices -- even some that hurt other people -- to do what they think is right. Ultimately, Charlotte learns to believe in her own power and stands up for her right to decide how best to use it. Sleep No More could lead to some engaging discussions with teens about whether they would want the power to see the future and what they would do with that ability.