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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Somewhere Beneath Those Waves

by Sarah Monette

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman named Elara discovers a hidden world beneath the waves and becomes entangled in a conflict between merfolk and humans.

Concern Level

47/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Features significant romantic and sexual tension, with some explicit scenes.

Violence / Gore20

Includes conflict and danger related to the merfolk war.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some suspenseful moments related to the underwater world.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Presents a fantasy world with its own lore and societal structures.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters face challenges and make difficult choices.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this fantasy setting.

Love & Friendship50

Central focus on romantic love and developing relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.

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