Mortal Coil
by Derek Landy
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective, teams up with Valkyrie Cain to solve magical crimes and thwart evil plots.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentVery mild romantic undertones may be present.
Frequent magical combat and violent confrontations occur.
Some mild profanity may be present.
References to dark magic may be concerning.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
Some descriptions of dark magic and creatures can be scary.
The story is filled with magic, sorcery, and supernatural beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a world with magic and supernatural forces.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceValkyrie and Skulduggery display significant courage.
The story does not focus on Christian faith.
Loyalty and a strong partnership develop between characters.
Characters sometimes make amends for their actions.
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