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More Than Meets the Eye

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Iris Johansen · 2023

Is More Than Meets the Eye appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for More Than Meets the Eye by Iris Johansen. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Book 10 · Kendra MichaelsSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 10 · Kendra Michaels
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Nov 6, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Close your eyes
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Sight Unseen
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 3 · The Naked Eye
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 5 · Look Behind You
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 6 · Double Blind
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 7 · Hindsight
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 8 · Blink Of An Eye
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  8. Book 10 · More Than Meets the Eye
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Murders and deaths are important to the mystery and plot, though the available evidence does not show that deaths are graphically depicted.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Crime scenes and forensic details are present, but the available evidence does not indicate prolonged or graphic gore.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some strong language appears in tense adult situations, but it does not appear pervasive or extreme.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Adult romantic relationships support the story, but romance is not the main focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Maintains a high level of tension throughout with threats to characters' lives.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Adult relationships may be referenced, but the available evidence indicates little or no graphic sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adult alcohol use is mentioned occasionally; there is no indication that substance use is central or glamorized.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical altercations, threats, and violent criminal acts consistent with crime thrillers.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently display bravery in the face of mortal danger.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The investigation uses forensic reasoning and problem-solving, offering some opportunities to engage readers’ curiosity.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available evidence suggests a relatively narrow focus on the established central cast, with limited information about broader representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Forensic investigation may introduce specialized terms, but teaching factual knowledge is incidental rather than a main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty and support toward people they care about, although the thriller’s main emphasis is investigation and danger.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on truth, persistence, and protecting family against darkness.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists are portrayed as determined and principled, though in extreme circumstances.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in More Than Meets the Eye would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in More Than Meets the Eye, and what caused that change?
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