Archvillain
by Barry Lyga
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A teenage boy with a talent for villainy navigates the complexities of high school and his own dark impulses.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied or discussed romantic relationships exist.
Violence includes fighting, threats, and darker themes.
Significant profanity is used by characters.
Some mild blasphemous language may be present.
Themes of self-harm and dark thoughts are explored.
Themes of suicide and self-harm are present.
The dark themes and character's thoughts can be unsettling.
No occult themes are present in this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores morally gray areas and dark impulses.
The protagonist's internal struggles may be seen negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist grapples with his own nature.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Interactions are often transactional or manipulative.
The story focuses on internal conflict and darkness.
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