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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Blood Ties

by Garth Nix

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

In a world where people can be turned into vampires, a young woman discovers her own dark heritage and must navigate a dangerous path.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes of fighting, blood, and implied death.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.

Scary / Disturbing30

Vampire lore and some violent encounters can be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story involves vampires, which are supernatural but not typically classified as occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The world has supernatural elements that differ from a Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows bravery in facing her new reality.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and protection are shown between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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