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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The cottage in the woods

by Katherine Coville

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teenage girl discovers she is a mermaid and must navigate her dual life between land and sea.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Romantic elements and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore20

There are some conflicts and threats of danger.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some tense situations and mild peril exist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is typical of fantasy romance narratives.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in balancing her two lives.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love is a significant theme in the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story explores themes of identity and belonging.

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