The Naturals
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- Published
- 2023
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
The Naturals is a YA mystery-thriller featuring teenagers solving cold cases for the FBI, with themes of danger, murder investigations, and a serial killer plot that create moderate suspense and peril. While there is violence inherent to the murder-mystery premise, it's not graphically depicted; the focus is on investigation and psychological elements rather than gore. The story emphasizes teamwork, using individual talents responsibly, and trusting others—positive values for older teens. The mention of romance and the involvement of a serial killer suggest this is best suited for ages 14+, similar to other YA thrillers like A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
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- Suggested for ages 14+.
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From the publisher
Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games, delivers an exhilarating mystery--perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But... Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games, delivers an exhilarating mystery--perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie. What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved homicides--especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive. Jennifer Lynn Barnes's The Naturals is a gripping novel with killer appeal and a to-die-for romance. Don't miss the other books in the Naturals series: Killer Instinct, All In, and Bad Blood.
Shelved under
- Young Adult Fiction
- Fiction
- Criminal investigation
- Criminal profilers
- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
- United States
ISBN 9780316540629 · Naturals