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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Malice (Malice #1)

by Chris Wooding

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

In a dark and dangerous city, a young thief named Elara gets entangled in a conspiracy involving powerful magic and deadly secrets.

Concern Level

77/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some suggestive themes and romantic tension are present.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, including torture and death, is depicted.

Profanity / Language50

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy30

Some blasphemous language and anti-religious sentiment appear.

Substance Use20

References to drug use and its consequences are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Themes of despair and self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing70

The atmosphere is dark, with frightening scenes and creatures.

Occult & Witchcraft80

Magic, dark rituals, and demonic entities are central.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality60

The worldview is often cynical and morally ambiguous.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal40

Religious figures and beliefs are sometimes mocked or distorted.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Elara displays resilience and a will to survive.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is largely absent or portrayed negatively.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and survival instincts are key motivators.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of redemption are present but often grim.

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