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Young Adults · Ages 16+

This raging light

by Estelle Laure

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

Two sisters, Chloe and Stella, escape their abusive father and navigate the harsh realities of the California desert in the 1950s.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Discussions of past abuse and implied situations occur.

Violence / Gore50

The narrative includes themes of domestic abuse and violence.

Profanity / Language20

Some profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters experience emotional distress due to abuse.

Scary / Disturbing10

The harsh desert environment can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The sisters show immense courage in escaping abuse.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship50

Sisterly love and protection are central to the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Resilience and the pursuit of freedom are key.

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