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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Shade (Shade, #1)

by Jeri Smith-Ready

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Seventeen-year-old Shade can see the dead and is drawn into a world of vampires and supernatural politics.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

There are romantic relationships with kissing and implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore50

There are violent encounters with vampires and other creatures.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy10

Vampires and supernatural beings are central to the plot.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing50

The presence of vampires and violent scenes can be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft70

Vampires, ghosts, and supernatural abilities are prominent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story explores themes of mortality and the supernatural.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Shade demonstrates courage in dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant element in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love is a developing theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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