Cryer's Cross
by Lisa McMann
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A teenage girl named Mary discovers a dark secret connected to her town and a mysterious journal.
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 thriller.
Some mild peril and frightening situations occur.
Minimal, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used in the story.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story contains significant scary and suspenseful elements.
Occult themes and dark magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The focus on dark magic may conflict with some worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary shows bravery in confronting the unknown.
Christian faith is not a significant element.
Friendship is a minor theme in the story.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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