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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Destiny Rising

by Lisa Jane Smith

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

In this supernatural thriller, a young woman named Elena discovers she is the key to a prophecy involving vampires and werewolves.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and romantic tension are present between Elena and Damon.

Violence / Gore30

Characters engage in fights and some characters are killed.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity is used sparingly by some characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The presence of vampires and violent encounters can be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features vampires and werewolves, which are supernatural beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The supernatural elements present a worldview outside of traditional Christian belief.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Elena shows courage in facing dangerous supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Some characters show loyalty and care for each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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