Waking Dark
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A teenage girl named Maya discovers she has a supernatural ability to communicate with the dead, drawing her into a dangerous world.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic subplots may involve mild romantic tension.
The story features encounters with dangerous spirits and threats.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
Occasional mild blasphemous language might occur.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of fear and existential dread may be present.
The book contains frequent scary and unsettling supernatural encounters.
The core premise involves communicating with the dead and supernatural forces.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The narrative explores supernatural phenomena outside of a Christian framework.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya displays significant courage facing supernatural threats.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Maya's relationships with friends and family are explored.
The story may touch on themes of confronting darkness.
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