A Lesson in Vengeance — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Felicity Morrow is back at the Dalloway School. Perched in the Catskill Mountains, the centuries-old, ivy-covered campus was home until the tragic death of her girlfriend. Now, after a year away, she's returned to finish high school. She even has her old room in Godwin House, the exclusive dormitory rumored to be haunted by the spirits of five Dalloway students—girls some say were witches. The Dalloway Five all died mysteriously, one after another, right on Godwin grounds.
Witchcraft is woven into Dalloway's past. The school doesn't talk about it, but the students do. In secret rooms and shadowy corners, girls convene. And before her girlfriend died, Felicity was drawn to the dark. She's determined to leave that behind now, but it's hard when Dalloway's occult history is everywhere. And when the new girl won't let her forget.
It's Ellis Haley's first year at Dalloway, and she has already amassed a loyal following. A prodigy novelist at seventeen, Ellis is a so-called method writer. She's eccentric and brilliant, and Felicity can't shake the pull she feels to her. So when Ellis asks Felicity to help her research the Dalloway Five for her second book, Felicity can't say no. Given her history with the arcane, Felicity is the perfect resource.
And when history begins to repeat itself, Felicity will have to face the darkness in Dalloway—and herself.
Frequently asked questions
Is A Lesson in Vengeance appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes themes of murder, death, and gore, with a climactic battle described as detailed and gory. It also touches on class-based violence and includes elements of grief and loss. The book is described as a twisty, atmospheric thriller with gothic elements, featuring mystery and horror that may be unsettling for some readers.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have violence?
The story includes themes of murder, death, and gore, with a climactic battle described as detailed and gory. It also touches on class-based violence and includes elements of grief and loss.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have scary content?
The book is described as a twisty, atmospheric thriller with gothic elements, featuring mystery and horror that may be unsettling for some readers.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have racial/cultural content?
The narrative includes commentary on racism, particularly through the lens of a black side character whose role is critiqued as being primarily to educate the white protagonist about racism. The story also involves themes of racial and class-based violence.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have profanity?
No specific instances of profanity are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the book's narrative.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have sexual identity?
The book contains a lesbian sex scene described as 'spicy' and more than PG-13 in nature, exploring themes of female desire and intimacy.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have gender roles?
The book addresses themes of gender and sexuality, touching on abusive familial and romantic relationships, and includes commentary on women's roles in horror literature. It presents a nuanced view of gender dynamics.
Does A Lesson in Vengeance have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a lesbian main character and includes rich representations of queer characters, including a nonbinary sibling. The narrative explores themes of female desire and intimacy within a sapphic context.
