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All opinions are my own and are therefore subjective. Book reviews are intended to provide a synopsis, content warnings, and brief overview of themes so that readers may consume wisely.

Rating Guide

All ratings are subjective, as it is impossible to objectively rate content or enjoyability. However, here is a guide to help you understand the content ratings at Enchanted Quill.

Content Warning Guide

Overall age ratings are adjusted for the highest category

Adult: 18+ / R / TV-MA

  • Spice: Severe — Explicit, detailed on-page sex scenes

    • Fourth Wing, Game of Thrones

  • Violence: Severe — Graphic violence, includes abuse

    • Games of Thrones

  • Profanity: Severe — Heavy profanity, including slurs (”f*ck,” “motherf*ker,” graphic/crude terms)

    • Fourth Wing

Teen+: 14+ / 14A / TV-14

Moderate content; may not be suitable for younger teens. May include complex or controversial texts, moral ambiguity, and nuance. Ages 15-16+, Gr. 10-12.

  • Spice: Moderate — On-page sex, mildly described or non-explicit; no graphic details

    • The Handmaid’s Tale (Gr. 11-12)

  • Violence: Moderate — On-page violence, death, or injury, mentions or moderate depictions of abuse, realistic violence

    • Lord of the Flies, Of Mice and Men (Gr. 10-12)

  • Profanity: Moderate — Frequent mid-level swearing (”sh*t,” “bastard,” “damn,” “hell”)

    • Catcher in the Rye (Gr. 10-12)

Family Friendly/Clean: 10+ / PG / TV-PG

Light content suitable for most readers. Ages 10-14, Gr. 5-9.

  • Spice: Mild — Kissing, implied intimacy, no innuendo

    • Anne of Green Gables (Gr. 5-8)

  • Violence: Mild — Off-page or light action, mild peril or danger

    • Holes, The Outsiders (Gr. 6-9)

  • Profanity: Mild — Occasional mild swears (”crap,” “heck,” “dang”)

    • The Outsiders (Gr. 6-9)

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