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THE IMMORTALS

Name: THE IMMORTALS
Author: Alyson Noël

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Alyson Noël

Is THE IMMORTALS appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Love and angst of the supernatural variety. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Teen-oriented paranormal romance with bereavement, supernatural peril, frightening situations, kissing, and emotionally intense relationship themes; sexual content appears limited rather than explicit. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 13+

Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Romance 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5

Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5

Recommendation2.8/5

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

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What parents should know

Teen-oriented paranormal romance with bereavement, supernatural peril, frightening situations, kissing, and emotionally intense relationship themes; sexual content appears limited rather than explicit. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 13+Main watch-out: Death of a character 4/5

Recommendation 2.8/5

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17Evidence notes

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Oct 22, 2026Last updated

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

Death of a character4/5
Romance4/5
Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

Courage & resilience3/5
Creativity & curiosity3/5
Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5

Why this rating?

Death and grief are central to the protagonist’s backstory and emotional development, with recurring loss-related themes.

Graphic injury1/5

Why this rating?

Mentions of the accident and injury, but descriptive gore is not a primary feature.

Strong language1/5

Why this rating?

Mild language occasionally used by teenage characters.

LGBTQIA characters1/5

Why this rating?

LGBTQIA representation appears limited to occasional side-character presence rather than central characters or relationships.

Religious themes2/5

Why this rating?

Includes metaphysical and spiritual concepts regarding life and death, but no specific religious dogma.

Romance4/5

Why this rating?

Romantic attraction, jealousy, relationship conflict, and supernatural romance are central to the story.

Frightening scenes3/5

Why this rating?

Paranormal danger, threatening supernatural forces, visions, and suspense can be unsettling for younger readers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5

Why this rating?

Some mild flirtation and emotional intimacy, but no explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5

Why this rating?

Occasional mentions of social drinking among older teens, but not glamorized.

Violence2/5

Why this rating?

Includes some supernatural combat and intense situations, but not graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5

Why this rating?

Characters confront supernatural threats, grief, and difficult personal choices, often showing persistence under pressure.

Creativity & curiosity3/5

Why this rating?

Psychic abilities, immortality, afterlife concepts, and imaginative supernatural worldbuilding invite curiosity and speculation.

Diverse representation1/5

Why this rating?

Diverse secondary characters are present in the social circle.

Educational value1/5

Why this rating?

It may prompt reflection on grief, identity, and ethical choices, but it is primarily entertainment rather than instruction.

Kindness & empathy2/5

Why this rating?

Friendship, loyalty, and emotional support appear, though conflict and mistrust are also recurring elements.

Positive messages3/5

Why this rating?

Emphasizes responsibility, honesty, coping with grief, consequences of choices, and using unusual abilities carefully.

Good role models2/5

Why this rating?

The lead characters are flawed but learn from their experiences.

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How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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