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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

by Leslye Walton

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A magical family saga unfolds through generations, marked by extraordinary births and strange occurrences.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Romantic relationships and some intimacy are depicted.

Violence / Gore10

Some unsettling events and emotional turmoil occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The magical elements and family history can be eerie.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story is steeped in magical realism and unusual abilities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview embraces the mystical and the extraordinary.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters face unique challenges with a degree of resilience.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Family love and romantic connections are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of fate, legacy, and the acceptance of uniqueness appear.

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