Common Sense Media Review
By Karen Wirsing
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Quirky romantic mystery offers something for every teen.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
Haven Moore is a high school senior in a small Christian Tennessee town. At a very young age she begins to have visions of people and places that she has never seen before. Her grandmother is convinced that she is possessed by demons and spends her days praying for Haven's soul to be healed. Feeling alone and lost in her community, Haven decides to go to New York in quest for Ethan, the boy from her visions. There she meets people from the Ouroboros Society who help her trace her life back to 44 BC. And, if that's not enough plot for you, then there are the three murder mysteries she investigates...
Is It Any Good?
Kristen Miller's imagination is alluring and very entertaining. She has created likable characters and suspenseful events that keep the reader hooked and excited for more. THE ETERNAL ONES is rich with a mixture of literary genres that will appeal to some, but come across as scatter-brained and confusing to others. Although the theme of chivalric love and a single soul mate for eternity may cause some to roll their eyes, the way in which Miller utilizes mystery, romance, satire, and fantasy offers something for everyone. The open ending invites reader imagination -- and possible sequels.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how this book is being marketed. How did you find out about it? You can watch a video preview for it on Amazon, where you can also download an excerpt to read. If you were the publisher and trying to get teens to read this book, what would you do?
Have you seen any other creative campaigns for books that use social networking, mobile, or any other modern method to connect to young readers?
For parents and teachers who want to delve more into the plot: How is Hollywood portrayed in this book? Do Haven and Beau rely too much on gossip magazines and television shows for factual information? Is their interest in gossip media an accurate depiction of teens today? If so, what are the potential problems?
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