East of midnight
by Tanith Lee
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young girl named Anya is drawn into a magical world where she encounters mythical creatures and faces danger.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present.
Some scenes contain peril and mild conflict.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some elements are unsettling and atmospheric.
The story features magic, mythical beings, and otherworldly realms.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a magical, non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya shows courage facing magical challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Themes of friendship and loyalty are present.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding are absent.
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