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LUX

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Daemon attempts to secure the survival of his friends. (Ages 12 to 18)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Teen characters face repeated supernatural danger, fights, threats, grief, and emotionally intense romance, with kissing and sexual tension but no strongly explicit sexual content expected. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

General references to pop culture brands common in modern setting fiction.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Some secondary characters perish in the conflict.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries or bruises, but not graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild profanity and some sharp, argumentative banter.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romance is central, involving attraction, jealousy, emotional conflict, kissing and a developing relationship.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threatening supernatural beings, pursuit, peril and suspense may be frightening, especially during attacks and escapes.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes romantic tension, kissing, and mild suggestive dialogue.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal reference to alcohol in social settings, non-central.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent action scenes involving alien abilities, physical confrontations, and gunfire.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Main characters consistently put themselves in danger to protect each other.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Alien abilities, paranormal world-building, mystery and inventive solutions strongly support imagination and speculative curiosity.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Mainly follows a specific suburban teen friend group; limited ethnic diversity representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental focus on blogging and writing, but mostly purely for entertainment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, protection, compassion and cooperation matter, although characters can be suspicious, sarcastic or conflicted.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes loyalty, trust, self-sacrifice, resisting manipulation, personal responsibility and protecting others.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty and bravery, though impulsiveness, secrecy and risky choices are also part of the drama.

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  3. Which choice in LUX would you have made differently, and why?
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