Nightborn
by Lou Anders
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A young girl named Ix is born with the ability to steal souls and is hunted by the Nightborn.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Ix fights and kills others to survive and escape.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The concept of soul-stealing and dark magic can be unsettling.
The story heavily features dark magic and soul manipulation.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system operates outside of a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceIx shows courage in facing her pursuers and her own nature.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some loyalty is shown to a few trusted individuals.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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