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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Carry On (Simon Snow, #1)

by Rainbow Rowell

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Simon Snow, a student at the Watford School of Magicks, must confront the Insidious Humdrum and his own complicated relationships.

Concern Level

86/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

Simon and Baz share intense romantic and physical moments.

Violence / Gore40

Magical battles and threats of violence occur throughout the story.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.

Blasphemy20

References to religious concepts are made in a magical context.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

The Insidious Humdrum presents a scary, existential threat.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The entire world is built around magic and witchcraft.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

The central romance is between two male characters, Simon and Baz.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The magical system and its rules present a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal20

Some characters express negative views about magic users.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Simon shows courage facing the Humdrum and his own fears.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent; the magic system is the focus.

Love & Friendship70

Simon and Baz's relationship develops through deep affection and care.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of acceptance and understanding are present, but not Christian grace.

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