Sweet Shadows
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2012 · Est. 7 hour read

Sweet Shadows

Written by Tera Lynn Childs

Book #2 in the Sweet Venom series

Three sisters, descendants of Medusa, face ancient threats and hidden secrets in a battle for their legacy.

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328 pages· 73,433 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Gretchen, Grace, and Greer, teenage descendants of Medusa, are thrust into a world of danger as warring Olympian factions and abyssal creatures threaten San Francisco. Gretchen, seasoned in monster battles, struggles to guide her sisters. Greer, torn between social life and her emerging powers, is haunted by visions. Grace is desperate to uncover the truth behind her brother Thane's disappearance, suspecting it ties to their shared heritage. As secrets unravel and threats close in, the sisters must navigate their legacy's shadows and decide whom to trust. Can they unite to face the looming chaos?

From the publisher

The action-packed second book of Tera Lynn Childs’s Greek mythology-based Sweet Venom trilogy is perfect for teen fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.Three teenage descendants of Medusa must figure out where their fate will take them. The warring factions among the gods of Olympus are coming for them, the creatures of the abyss are pushing into San Francisco, and the boys in their lives are hiding dangerous secrets.Gretchen has fought the monsters the longest, but teaching the girls the ropes is hard. Can she rely on Grace and Greer, or even trust herself to keep them safe? Greer has pressing social commitments and little time to train her newfound powers. But her second sight won’t leave her alone. Grace is worried about her brother, Thane, who has disappeared. His secrets might have to do with the heritage the triplets share.How can the girls embrace the shadows of their legacy?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
328
Words
73,433
Reading age
13–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL720L
Themes & topics
Books about monstersBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about sistersBooks about San Francisco
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~Q
AR points
11
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
156275
Publication
Published
September 4, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062001832

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