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My Contrary Mary (Mary, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

My Contrary Mary (Mary, #1)

by Cynthia Hand

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman in 19th-century Scotland is whisked away to the future and must navigate a new world and a budding romance.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some kissing and romantic tension are present.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and conflict occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The time travel and new environment can be disorienting.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows courage adapting to a new time.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love and connection are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of adaptation and finding one's place are present.

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