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City of Nightmares (City of Nightmares, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

City of Nightmares (City of Nightmares, #1)

by Rebecca Schaeffer

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

In a city where nightmares manifest, a young woman discovers she can control them, facing a dangerous conspiracy.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some kissing and implied intimacy occurs between characters.

Violence / Gore40

Graphic violence includes stabbings, dismemberment, and magical attacks.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

A character experiences suicidal ideation due to trauma.

Scary / Disturbing60

Nightmares manifest as terrifying creatures and disturbing visions.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The magic system is based on controlling nightmares and dark entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and focuses on personal power.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Nessa shows courage facing her fears and protecting others.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship30

Some characters form strong bonds and protect each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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