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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The asylum

by Lisa Jane Smith

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A group of teenagers are trapped in a mysterious and dangerous asylum with supernatural threats.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore60

Characters face physical danger and some violence.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy10

Some mild blasphemous language may appear.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and potential self-harm are hinted at.

Scary / Disturbing80

The asylum setting and supernatural events are frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story involves ghosts and supernatural entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on supernatural horror, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Characters display courage in facing threats.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Characters show loyalty to each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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