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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Shade

by Jeri Smith-Ready

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A teenage girl named Shade discovers she is a vampire and must navigate her new existence and a forbidden romance.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Shade and Logan share intense romantic moments and kisses.

Violence / Gore30

Vampire violence includes biting and feeding on humans.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing20

Vampire themes and dark settings create mild suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Vampirism is central to the plot and character identity.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on supernatural elements, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed in this narrative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Shade shows courage in facing her new vampire nature.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a component of this story.

Love & Friendship40

Shade and Logan's love is a significant plot element.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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