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I'm sure this has been asked before but what's the rating for this? I know a twelve year old who would love to read this if it was appropriate...

Rebecca Schaeffer I think that answer depends entirely on your twelve year old. I have spoken at book clubs of tweens who've read it, and I would have read it at twelve…moreI think that answer depends entirely on your twelve year old. I have spoken at book clubs of tweens who've read it, and I would have read it at twelve, but that doesn't mean it's right for every twelve year old. There's no sex or sexual violence, but it is a darker book with plenty of violence/dissections/etc. Some kids just aren't ready for that yet, they need a few more years. So all I can say is: Use your best judgement.(less)

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Is this the book that the Webtoon is based off?

Rebecca Schaeffer Yes, this book has recently been adapted into a Webtoon with the same name.

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Is this available on Amazon?

Rebecca Schaeffer Yes. It is available on Amazon, as well as Book Depository, Barnes and Noble, Chapters, Indiebound, and any other major retailer where books are sold

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If this were a movie, what would it be rated (G, PG, PG-13, etc.) and why?

Rebecca Schaeffer I would say 14+. There are some scenes of violence, and some scenes that are a bit gory (the main character does dissect bodies) and the main characte…moreI would say 14+. There are some scenes of violence, and some scenes that are a bit gory (the main character does dissect bodies) and the main characters are pretty morally grey.

(**note, an earlier version of this said PG13 and then someone explained how movie ratings worked to me and I was like ohhhhhhh, maybe not PG13 then)(less)

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how old do you have to be?

Shannon Fay If your question is, how old do you have to be to read this book?, then what I think you really mean is what is an appropriate age for this book? If t…moreIf your question is, how old do you have to be to read this book?, then what I think you really mean is what is an appropriate age for this book? If that's the case, and you want to know what age group this book is for, it's for a YA audience. (I think adults of any age could also enjoy it).

That said, having read it, I think that there are a lot of themes that are very mature, so I think I would only let a mature teenager read this book. 15+, and anyone who is 15 or 16 should be a MATURE 15 or 16 year old.

Because this book is amazing, but it does deal with some heavy stuff. There's kidnapping, TONS of violence, torture, human(ish) trafficking, murder. It's a very dark little book, but it's also AMAZING. But yeah, I'd say due to it's graphic nature, older teens.(less)

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