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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The morning star

by Gwendolyn Marie Davidson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young woman named Elara discovers she has a connection to a magical artifact called the Morning Star.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are some magical battles and threats.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Magical threats and dark forces create some scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story heavily features magic and magical artifacts.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The world has its own magical system, not explicitly Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Elara faces challenges and shows bravery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Elara's love for her friends and family is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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