Breaking the Spell
by Lari Don
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A young girl discovers she has magical abilities and must learn to control them to protect her village from a dark force.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
There are some magical battles and threats of danger.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The dark force and magical dangers create some suspense.
The story centers on a young girl discovering and using magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The magic system is presented as a natural force, not tied to specific religious beliefs.
No characters or groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays courage in facing the dark force.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The protagonist cares for her village and friends.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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