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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Guardian

by A. J. Hartley

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2018

A young adult fantasy novel where a teenage girl discovers she is a guardian with magical abilities and must protect a hidden city.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and some kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are battles and confrontations with magical threats and antagonists.

Profanity / Language5

Minimal, infrequent profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing15

Some suspenseful moments and encounters with dark magic exist.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The story features magic systems and magical creatures prominently.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The magic system operates independently of a Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows significant courage in accepting her guardian role.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty to friends and a sense of duty are important to the protagonist.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Themes of destiny and self-discovery are central to the plot.

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