Magic by Heart
by Amy Gordon
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young woman discovers she has magical abilities and must learn to control them while navigating a new school and relationships.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of romantic attraction and kissing.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some magical elements might be slightly unsettling to some readers.
The story heavily features magic, spells, and magical creatures.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system is presented as a natural force, not tied to a specific worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some courage in learning to use her powers.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
There are elements of budding romance and friendship.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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