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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Alpha shade

by Joseph Brudlos

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A young man named Alex discovers he has supernatural abilities and must learn to control them while facing a hidden world.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension exists between characters.

Violence / Gore50

There are fights and dangerous encounters with supernatural beings.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No depiction of suicide or self-harm occurs.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some scenes may be unsettling due to supernatural elements.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features supernatural powers and beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The world operates on supernatural rules.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Alex must find courage to face his new reality.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are present themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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