The Sterkarm Kiss
by Susan Price
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
In a harsh, medieval-like world, a young woman named Sterkarm navigates political intrigue and a forbidden romance.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are significant romantic and physical intimacy scenes.
The world is violent, with battles and harsh consequences.
Profanity is present in the dialogue of this harsh world.
Some religious references may be present, but not blasphemous.
References to hardship may imply difficult living conditions.
Characters face significant emotional and physical danger.
The setting and conflicts can be intense and unsettling.
No occult themes are present in this historical fantasy.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The world's societal structures and beliefs are depicted.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSterkarm demonstrates significant courage in a dangerous world.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
A central theme is a passionate, forbidden romance.
The narrative focuses more on survival and passion.
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