Daughter of Smoke and Bone
by Laini Taylor
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
Karou, an art student in Prague, discovers her connection to a world of angels and demons and a forbidden love.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKarou and Akiva share intense romantic and physical moments.
The story includes battles between angels and demons.
Some mild profanity is present in the dialogue.
The existence and nature of angels and demons are explored.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
Some scenes involve dark magic and frightening creatures.
Angels, demons, and magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominent.
The narrative explores a world with angels and demons, not Christian theology.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKarou shows courage in navigating dangerous supernatural worlds.
No Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Karou and Akiva's forbidden love is a primary theme.
Themes of destiny and challenging fate are present.
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