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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Forbidden (Forbidden #1)

by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl named Elara is sent to a remote island to live with her estranged father, where she uncovers a dark secret and a forbidden love.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Significant romantic and sexual tension, with kissing and implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore40

There are elements of danger, threats, and suspense.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

The island's secrets and the forbidden romance create suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Elara shows courage in confronting difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

The central theme is a passionate, forbidden romance.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of overcoming obstacles in relationships are present.

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