The iron trial
by Holly Black
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young woman discovers she has magical abilities and is drawn into a hidden world of sorcery and dangerous creatures.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are descriptions of magical combat and dangerous creatures.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some creatures and magical situations can be mildly unsettling.
The story heavily features magic, sorcery, and magical beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The world operates on magic, which is presented as neutral.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist must find courage to face magical threats.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship plays a role in the protagonist's journey.
Themes of forgiveness or repentance are absent.
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