In "The Merciless IV: Last Rites," the chilling conclusion of the Merciless series unfolds as Sophia struggles to survive in a world where friendships are tested and darkness looms. After horrific events unfold, she finds herself facing not only her terrifying past but also the sinister forces that threaten her future. As the boundaries between loyalty and betrayal blur, Sophia must confront an ancient evil that has resurfaced to claim its prey. With life-and-death stakes and shocking twists, the story explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship in the face of unspeakable horror. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The Merciless .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 320 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2019 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Danielle Vega spent her childhood hiding under the covers while her mother retold tales from the pages of Stephen King novels. Now an adult, she can count on one hand the number of times in her life she's been afraid. Danielle is also the author of The Merciless and Survive the Night . Follow her @dvegabooks.