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THE REVENANT GAMES

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Margie Fuston

Is THE REVENANT GAMES appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for THE REVENANT GAMES by Margie Fuston. This book is recommended for ages 14+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The supernatural premise, repeated danger, death-related themes, frightening situations, and emotionally intense material suit mature teens more than younger readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5 · Violence 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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What parents should know

The supernatural premise, repeated danger, death-related themes, frightening situations, and emotionally intense material suit mature teens more than younger readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death is a central plot device, driving the protagonist's motivations and the core conflict.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and the concept of death are frequent, but descriptions are not gratuitously graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild-to-moderate profanity or harsh language may occur, consistent with a contemporary YA thriller.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Minor LGBTQIA+ representation is indicated, but it does not appear to be a prominent focus of the story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes age-appropriate romantic tension typical for the young adult genre.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

The premise involves ghosts, revenants, and constant psychological and physical danger.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild, generally non-explicit romantic focus.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substance use appears limited and incidental rather than a major plot element or focus.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Features intense, deadly competition with physical altercations and life-or-death trials.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit significant bravery while facing extreme supernatural trials.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Features a highly imaginative fantasy setting and unique magical rules.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast appears to include some varied identities and backgrounds, though representation is not the book's primary focus.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Interpersonal relationships are tested by the competitive environment.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores the difficult moral costs of grief and the importance of accepting loss.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist makes difficult, often flawed choices under extreme pressure.

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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 the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in THE REVENANT GAMES would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE REVENANT GAMES, and what caused that change?
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