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A FAR WILDER MAGIC

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Allison Saft

Is A FAR WILDER MAGIC appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Weston and Margaret team up to hunt an ancient beast known as the hala. (Ages 14 to 18)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The novel combines sustained danger, frightening supernatural elements, grief and trauma, prejudice, and a prominent teen romance with some mature emotional themes. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsRomance 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

The novel combines sustained danger, frightening supernatural elements, grief and trauma, prejudice, and a prominent teen romance with some mature emotional themes. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Romance 4/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death of animals and mentions of past loss; character death is not the primary focus but occurs.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minor mentions of injuries sustained during the hunt, but not gratuitous.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild profanity may appear occasionally, but nothing extreme.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Contains some queer-coded elements and representation consistent with modern YA.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Features fictional world-building and cultural traditions that resemble religious practice.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

The developing relationship between the protagonists is central, with attraction, emotional vulnerability, and kissing.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Contains atmospheric tension and scenes involving dangerous mythical creatures.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes romantic tension and non-explicit expressions of intimacy.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Brief mentions of drinking or social consumption common in adult-leaning YA settings.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of hunting, some magical combat, and peril involving characters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters must repeatedly show courage to overcome their circumstances.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive magical worldbuilding, alchemy, monster lore, and problem-solving strongly encourage imagination and curiosity.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Addresses themes of the 'outsider' and marginalized identities in a fictional context.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores complex sociological themes like xenophobia and isolation.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The evolving bond between the leads emphasizes mutual kindness and support.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, self-acceptance, and challenging societal expectations.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed but show growth and learn from their mistakes.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in A FAR WILDER MAGIC would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A FAR WILDER MAGIC, and what caused that change?
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