The Treachery of Beautiful Things
by Ruth Long
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A girl named Elara discovers a hidden world and a magical creature that challenges her understanding of reality.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild peril and some tense situations occur.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some eerie and unsettling moments are present.
The story features magical elements and a hidden world.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The narrative explores themes of escapism and fantasy.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara demonstrates bravery in exploring the unknown.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Elara shows care for the magical creature.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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