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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Awakening

by Shannon Duffy

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

In a world where magic is forbidden, a young woman named Elara discovers her latent powers and must decide whether to embrace them.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

Some romantic interest and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore30

There are instances of conflict and magical combat.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some tense moments exist, but it's not primarily horror.

Occult & Witchcraft70

Magic and supernatural abilities are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story centers on magic and a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Elara shows courage in exploring her forbidden powers.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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