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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Cruel Beauty

by Rosamund Hodge

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman named Lucianna is forced into a marriage with a cruel demon prince, navigating a dangerous and magical court.

Concern Level

76/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

Intense romantic and sexual tension is present between characters.

Violence / Gore50

There are violent encounters and threats of harm.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity appears occasionally in dialogue.

Blasphemy20

Demonic entities and dark magic are part of the world.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing60

The demon prince and his court create a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft80

Demons, magic, and dark rituals are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The world features demons and dark magic, not a Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Lucianna shows bravery in her dangerous and oppressive situation.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a focus in this dark fantasy setting.

Love & Friendship40

Complex romantic feelings develop between Lucianna and the prince.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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