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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)

by Maggie Stiefvater

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A teenage girl moves to a new town and falls for a mysterious boy who is secretly a werewolf.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and romantic intimacy are depicted, with some suggestive moments.

Violence / Gore30

Violence includes werewolf attacks and fights.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

Werewolf transformations and attacks create some scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Werewolf lore and supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview includes supernatural elements and destiny.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in facing supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Romantic love is a central theme between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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