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Teens · Ages 14–16

The Fairest Beauty

by Melanie Dickerson

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young woman named Rose is forced into a marriage with a cruel prince and must find a way to escape.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

33/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic tension and a kiss are present.

Violence / Gore10

There are mentions of past cruelty and threats.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in this fairy tale.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Self-harm is not depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes involve peril and a sense of danger.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story is a fairy tale, not occult-themed.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story follows traditional fairy tale themes.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The prince is portrayed as cruel, but not universally negative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Rose shows great courage in defying the prince.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a prominent theme, but hope is present.

Love & Friendship50

Rose seeks love and freedom from a bad situation.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story implies the possibility of redemption and escape.

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