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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The High Lord

by Trudi Canavan

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A young woman named Rylan discovers she has magical abilities and becomes entangled in a conflict between powerful sorcerers and a tyrannical ruler.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Some romantic tension and suggestive situations occur.

Violence / Gore50

Magic battles and violence are depicted throughout the story.

Profanity / Language30

Some moderate profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some magical threats and dangerous situations create tension.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The story is heavily focused on magic and sorcery.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The worldview is centered on magic and power dynamics.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Rylan displays courage in facing powerful magical adversaries.

Faith & Hope0

The magic system is the focus, not Christian faith.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of loyalty and protection of loved ones are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of power and responsibility are explored.

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