Death of a character2/5
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Suspicious circumstances and death-related stakes appear important to the mystery, though the extent of on-page depiction and grief is unclear.
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IF LOOKS COULD KILL
Unlikely allies mount a rescue effort to save a girl who is forced to work in a brothel, while monsters and murderers run amok in 19th-century New York City. (Ages 12 and up)
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Recommended age14+
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- Death of a character2/5
- Frightening scenes2/5
- Romance2/5
Strongest positives
- Courage & resilience3/5
- Good role models3/5
- Positive messages3/5
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