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Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1)

by Kiersten White

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

Sixteen-year-old Evie works for an agency that polices paranormals, but she soon discovers her own mysterious origins while falling for a shapeshifter.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content25

Evie experiences romantic attraction and engages in some passionate kissing with Lend.

Violence / Gore35

Characters face peril from vampires and hags, involving some physical combat and supernatural threats.

Profanity / Language20

The book contains occasional mild language and typical teen slang.

Blasphemy10

There are a few instances of using God's name as an exclamation.

Substance Use5

Substance use is virtually non-existent in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

There are no themes of self-harm or suicide present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The soul-stealing nature of the antagonist and creepy supernatural creatures create some eerie moments.

Occult & Witchcraft65

The plot centers on paranormal beings like vampires, faeries, hags, and shape-shifters.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

The book focuses on a traditional heterosexual romance and lacks LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story emphasizes self-discovery and personal identity within a world of mythical creatures.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The book does not target or mock Christianity or its followers.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Evie shows bravery by risking her safety to protect her friends and do what is right.

Faith & Hope5

There is no mention of Christian faith or biblical practice.

Love & Friendship55

Evie develops a deep, protective affection for her friends and a loyal romantic bond.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Evie learns to look past the nature of certain creatures to see their character.

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