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Magic Study [A Yelena Zaltana Novel] cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Magic Study [A Yelena Zaltana Novel]

by Maria V. Snyder

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

Yelena Zaltana is a powerful sorceress forced to serve a tyrannical Commander. She must navigate political intrigue and dangerous magic to survive and protect her people.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic tension and kissing occurs between Yelena and Valek.

Violence / Gore30

There are scenes of torture, execution, and combat with magical and physical violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Yelena contemplates suicide to escape her situation.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes involve dark magic and unsettling magical effects.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story heavily features magic, sorcery, and magical abilities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The world's magic system is presented as neutral, not inherently tied to a Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Yelena displays courage in facing dangerous situations and her captors.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Yelena shows care for her friends and those she seeks to protect.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of survival and overcoming oppression are present, but not Christian grace.

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