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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Blood Roses

by Francesca Lia Block

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young woman named Rose navigates a dark, magical world filled with vampires and dangerous desires.

Concern Level

78/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content80

Explicit sexual content and themes are central to the plot.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, including gore and death, is prevalent.

Profanity / Language40

Significant profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use20

Themes of addiction and substance use are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Themes of self-harm and despair are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing60

The atmosphere is dark, scary, and often disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft80

Witchcraft, demons, and dark magic are prominent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

Some LGBTQ+ themes may be present in relationships.

Worldview & Spirituality60

A dark, often nihilistic worldview is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Rose displays a fierce will to survive.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent from this narrative.

Love & Friendship60

Intense, often obsessive romantic and sexual relationships are key.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some characters experience trauma and loss.

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