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The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde, #1)

by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A mute girl with a mysterious past discovers her connection to a magical world.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are hints of romantic attraction between characters.

Violence / Gore30

Characters face danger and conflict in the magical realm.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is absent from this story.

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

Some magical elements and dark themes may be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story is rich with magic, enchantments, and magical beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The magic system is presented as an intrinsic force of nature.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist shows quiet determination and bravery.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central element in this fantasy narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and loyalty are important bonds for the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of self-discovery and finding one's place are explored.

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