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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Bad Graces

by Kyrie McCauley

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A teenage girl inherits a house filled with dark secrets and discovers she has a connection to a magical, dangerous family legacy.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are moments of peril and implied danger, with some physical altercations.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity is present, but not frequent.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.

Scary / Disturbing50

The gothic atmosphere and family secrets create a sense of unease and suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story involves family magic, curses, and supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or prominent characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview incorporates magic and a sense of inherited destiny.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters face difficult family legacies and make choices to confront them.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book; magic is central.

Love & Friendship40

Family relationships and loyalty are explored, alongside romantic interests.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of repentance or mercy are not central to the plot.

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