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Cold Fire (Circle Opens) cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Cold Fire (Circle Opens)

by Tamora Pierce

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

Daja, a young smith, is apprenticed to a mage and must learn to control her magical abilities while navigating a world of prejudice and war.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Daja witnesses and participates in battles and skirmishes.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes involve danger and peril for the characters.

Occult & Witchcraft70

Magic and sorcery are central to the plot and character abilities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on a magical world, not a specific worldview promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Daja shows courage in facing her fears and responsibilities.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship40

Daja shows loyalty and care for her friends and mentors.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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