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Dark Summer (Witchling Series) (Volume 1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 16+

Dark Summer (Witchling Series) (Volume 1)

by Lizzy Ford

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A teenage witch named Anya discovers her powers and is thrust into a hidden world of magic and danger.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Significant romantic and sexual tension, with some implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore30

There are magical battles and threats of harm.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use5

Characters experience emotional distress.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Characters face dangerous situations.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes have a dark or intense atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The story is heavily focused on witchcraft and magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The presence of magic and supernatural elements may conflict with some worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show bravery in magical conflicts.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Romantic love and loyalty are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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