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Unearthly (Unearthly #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Unearthly (Unearthly #1)

by Cynthia Hand

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A teenage girl discovers she has supernatural abilities and is drawn into a world of angels and forbidden love.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Romantic tension and kissing are present, with some suggestive moments.

Violence / Gore30

There are instances of conflict and supernatural battles.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may appear sporadically.

Blasphemy20

Discussions of angels and divine beings may touch on religious themes.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters experience emotional distress and difficult choices regarding their powers and relationships.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some supernatural encounters and conflicts may be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story features angels, demons, and supernatural powers.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The narrative explores angelic lore and supernatural powers outside a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians is present to be judged negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Cassie shows courage in understanding and using her new abilities.

Faith & Hope10

The book touches on angelic beings but not explicitly Christian faith.

Love & Friendship60

Romantic love and attraction are a significant focus of the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of repentance or mercy are not central to the plot.

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