
New Beginnings
by V.E. Schwab
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
This is a collection of short stories by V.E. Schwab, exploring themes of magic, identity, and the supernatural.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these stories.
Some stories contain mild peril and conflict between characters.
No profanity is used in the narratives.
No blasphemous content is featured in the stories.
Substance use is not a theme in these stories.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some stories have unsettling or eerie atmospheres.
Magic and supernatural elements are central to many stories.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Some stories explore non-traditional or ambiguous moral frameworks.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes face difficult choices requiring bravery.
No Christian faith elements are present in these stories.
Some stories touch on themes of connection and loyalty.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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