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Painted Devils (Little Thieves, #2) cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Painted Devils (Little Thieves, #2)

by Margaret Owen

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

In this sequel, a young woman named Alex is drawn into a dangerous world of magic and illusion to save her friends.

Concern Level

76/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

Alex and her love interest share intense romantic and physical moments.

Violence / Gore60

Characters face deadly magical duels and violent confrontations.

Profanity / Language40

Some characters use mild profanity, including 'damn' and 'hell'.

Blasphemy30

The story features dark magic and rituals that border on blasphemy.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not present in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing50

The magical world contains unsettling creatures and frightening situations.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The plot heavily involves dark magic, demons, and occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The narrative explores themes of power and morality outside a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians or God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Alex shows courage in facing overwhelming magical threats.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is absent; the magic is occult-based.

Love & Friendship50

Alex demonstrates love for her friends, risking her life.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of redemption are present but tied to dark magic.

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