The talisman

The threat of death for the protagonists is constant given their immortal-hunting nature.

Minor injuries and supernatural manifestations; little graphic detail.

Occasional mild profanity consistent with contemporary YA thrillers.

The story uses supernatural, mythic, and good-versus-evil ideas, but organized religion or religious practice is not prominent.

Standard YA-level romantic subplots and interpersonal tensions.

Dark supernatural forces, peril, pursuit, and threatening magical situations create a sustained eerie and frightening atmosphere.

Occasional flirtation and mild suggestive content appropriate for teen audiences.

Occasional references to drinking in social party scenes.

Frequent supernatural combat involving magical attacks and physical confrontations.