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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Wake

by Amanda Hocking

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

Dakota discovers she can enter people's dreams and must confront a dark entity that feeds on nightmares.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic tension and kissing occurs between characters.

Violence / Gore40

Threats and psychological danger are present within dreams.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is a focus.

Scary / Disturbing60

The dream sequences can be frightening and unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The entity's nature and dream manipulation have occult undertones.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The dream world operates on its own rules, not a Christian one.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Dakota shows courage in facing her fears and the entity.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this paranormal story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and protecting loved ones are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Forgiveness is not a prominent theme.

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