Shine
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A teenage girl, Maya, discovers she has superpowers and must navigate a world of vampires and secrets.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic tension and kissing are present, with some suggestive dialogue.
Vampire attacks and fights involve blood and injury.
Moderate profanity, including 'hell' and 'damn', is used.
Occasional mild blasphemy like 'oh my god' occurs.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Vampires and dark themes can be unsettling.
Vampires, supernatural powers, and dark magic are central.
Minor LGBTQ+ characters may be present without focus.
The worldview is secular, focusing on supernatural powers.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya demonstrates significant courage facing supernatural threats.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Romantic love and loyalty are significant plot elements.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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