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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Black Juice

by Margo Lanagan

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

In a world where people can trade their souls for magical abilities, a young woman named Elka must confront dark forces.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Some mature themes and suggestive situations are present.

Violence / Gore60

Graphic descriptions of violence and death occur.

Profanity / Language30

Some profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

References to dark magic and pacts may be concerning.

Substance Use20

Themes of desperation and difficult choices are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters grapple with despair and difficult life choices.

Scary / Disturbing70

The atmosphere is dark, disturbing, and often frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft90

The core magic system involves soul trading and dark pacts.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality70

The world's magic system is morally ambiguous and dark.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Elka displays courage in facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Relationships are complex and often strained.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some themes of survival and difficult choices exist.

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