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Young Adults · Ages 16+

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by Nancy Holder

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A teenage girl named Alex moves to a new town and gets involved with a group of vampires and their dangerous world.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Intense romantic and sexual tension between Alex and vampires.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, including vampire attacks and bloodshed, is frequent.

Profanity / Language30

Some moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous language may occur in moments of distress.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing50

The vampire world and its dangers create suspense and fear.

Occult & Witchcraft70

Vampires and their supernatural abilities are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality50

Promotes a worldview where supernatural beings are normalized and romanticized.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Alex shows some bravery in navigating the vampire world.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Romantic love and attraction are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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