Stephenie Meyer
by Tamra Orr
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A young woman named Bella Swan moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentEdward and Bella share intense romantic moments and kisses throughout the story.
Vampires hunt humans, and there are scenes of violence and danger.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The presence of vampires and dangerous situations creates a sense of unease.
Vampires are central to the plot, with their supernatural abilities and existence.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on a non-Christian worldview with supernatural elements.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBella shows courage in facing danger for Edward.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Bella and Edward's love is a central, consuming theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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