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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Empire

by John Connolly

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A young boy named Will is drawn into a dangerous world of ancient magic and secrets.

Concern Level

72/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are hints of romantic tension and attraction.

Violence / Gore50

The story contains significant violence, including battles and death.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is present in dialogue.

Blasphemy10

There are instances of casual or dismissive references to religion.

Substance Use10

There are mentions of characters dealing with difficult emotions.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and difficult choices are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The book features dark themes and frightening situations.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The plot heavily involves ancient magic, rituals, and supernatural entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The magic system and lore present a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Will displays significant courage facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship10

Loyalty to friends is a developing theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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