The beast within
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
This retelling of Beauty and the Beast focuses on the Beast's perspective and his struggle with his curse.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic elements and implied intimacy are present.
Some descriptions of the Beast's monstrous nature exist.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The Beast's appearance might be mildly frightening.
The story involves a magical curse and transformation.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is based on fairy tale magic and destiny.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe Beast shows some courage in his isolation.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Love and compassion are central to the story's resolution.
The story touches on redemption through love.
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