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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Sinner

by Maggie Stiefvater

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A girl named Genevieve struggles with her past and a mysterious entity that haunts her.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

There are intense romantic and physical interactions between characters.

Violence / Gore40

There are descriptions of violence and dangerous situations.

Profanity / Language40

Some moderate profanity is present in the dialogue.

Blasphemy20

There are some references to religious concepts used negatively.

Substance Use20

Themes of addiction and destructive behavior are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters experience emotional distress and dark thoughts.

Scary / Disturbing50

The book contains unsettling and frightening elements.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story involves supernatural entities and dark magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The narrative explores themes of sin and redemption outside Christian context.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Genevieve shows resilience in facing her challenges.

Faith & Hope10

Spiritual themes are present but not explicitly Christian.

Love & Friendship50

Intense romantic love and desire are central to the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of struggle and seeking something more are present.

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