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Teens · Ages 13–17

The dire king

by William Ritter

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

In a kingdom plagued by a curse, a young woman named Anya must uncover the truth behind the dire king's reign. She navigates political intrigue and ancient prophecies to save her people.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Some on-page combat and peril occurs during Anya's quest.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The dire king's curse and its effects create some unsettling moments.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not feature occult or magical practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a traditional fantasy worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Anya shows courage facing the dire king and his threats.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Loyalty to family and kingdom is a recurring theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Anya seeks justice and truth for her people.

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