The Language of Thorns
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
This collection features dark fairy tales inspired by folklore, exploring themes of magic, consequence, and the monstrous within human nature.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories contain suggestive themes and implied intimacy.
Violence, including death and dismemberment, is present in tales.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the stories.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Some stories touch on despair and grim fates.
The tales are often unsettling and contain frightening elements.
Magic, curses, and supernatural beings are central to the stories.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The stories explore morally ambiguous themes and dark magic.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes act bravely, but often out of desperation.
Christian faith is not a theme in these dark tales.
Love is often twisted or absent in these dark narratives.
Grace and mercy are not themes in these dark tales.
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