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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Defy the dark

by Saundra Mitchell

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young woman discovers she has a connection to a hidden world and must confront a dark force threatening it.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes of combat and peril involving magical creatures.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and struggle are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

Some frightening creatures and tense situations are depicted.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features magic, spells, and supernatural beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The magic system operates outside of a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist must show courage to face her destiny.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Developing romantic feelings are a plot element.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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