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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Buried and the Bound (The Buried and the Bound #1)

by Rochelle Hassan

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

In a world where souls are bound to the earth, a young woman discovers a hidden power that could shatter the balance between the living and the dead.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some kissing and romantic tension between characters.

Violence / Gore40

Characters face death and violent confrontations with supernatural beings.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing30

The presence of ghosts and the underworld creates a spooky atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features necromancy and spirits of the dead.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The world's magic system is not tied to a specific religion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Elara shows courage facing dangerous supernatural forces.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Elara develops protective feelings for her companions.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of consequence are present, but not explicit grace/repentance.

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