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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The waking dark

by Robin Wasserman

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A group of teenagers finds themselves in a mysterious and dangerous situation, facing supernatural forces and uncovering dark secrets.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are minimal or no sexual themes present.

Violence / Gore60

The book contains violence, including supernatural threats and conflict.

Profanity / Language40

Some profanity is used by characters in stressful situations.

Blasphemy30

Blasphemous language may appear in the context of fear.

Substance Use20

Themes of despair may be present due to the situation.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters may experience intense fear and distress.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story is designed to be scary and suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The plot heavily involves supernatural elements and dark forces.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of the story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview is dark and often bleak, with supernatural elements.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

No explicit negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The characters must show courage to survive.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant element in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of survival and loyalty emerge.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story focuses on confronting darkness and survival.

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