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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Darkness Rising

by Meryl Yourish

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young woman discovers she has supernatural abilities and must confront a growing darkness.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore40

There are fight scenes and confrontations with dark forces.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The 'darkness' and some creatures can be frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story involves supernatural powers and dark entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The supernatural elements may present a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist shows significant courage facing danger.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and protection of friends are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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