
The dire king
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
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some on-page combat and peril occurs during Anya's quest.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The dire king's curse and its effects create some unsettling moments.
The story does not feature occult or magical practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a traditional fantasy worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya shows courage facing the dire king and his threats.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Loyalty to family and kingdom is a recurring theme.
Anya seeks justice and truth for her people.
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