Namesake
by Sue MacLeod
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A young woman named Maya discovers she is the daughter of a powerful sorcerer and must learn to control her inherited magic.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic relationships develop with mild romantic tension.
Magical battles and confrontations occur with some intensity.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.
Some magical creatures and situations can be unsettling.
The story heavily features magic, sorcery, and magical beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system operates outside of a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya must bravely confront her destiny and powers.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and romantic connections are important.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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