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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Exquisite captive

by Heather Demetrios

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl named Anya is captured by a djinn named Kael and taken to his world. She must navigate his dangerous realm and her growing feelings for him.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Features romantic tension, kissing, and suggestive situations.

Violence / Gore40

Includes some violence, battles, and dangerous encounters.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some suspenseful and potentially frightening moments in the djinn realm.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features djinn, magic, and a supernatural world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

Explores themes of power, freedom, and moral ambiguity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Anya shows resilience and determination in her situation.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

A strong romantic connection develops between Anya and Kael.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of choice and consequence are present.

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