The Devouring Gray (The Devouring Gray, #1)
by C.L. Herman
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teen girl discovers her family is cursed with a magical entity that feeds on their emotions, and she must break the cycle.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of romantic attraction between characters.
The entity poses a physical threat, and characters experience fear and danger. Some are harmed.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The entity is terrifying and causes psychological distress. The atmosphere is unsettling and eerie.
The story involves a magical, sentient entity and ancient family magic. The entity is a supernatural force.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative focuses on dark magic and a cursed lineage, which may be concerning.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in confronting the entity and her family's past. She fights to protect others.
Faith is not a significant element in this story.
The protagonist's love for her family motivates her to break the curse. She cares for her siblings.
The concept of breaking free from a curse is present, but not Christian forgiveness.
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