(Recommended age: 13+)

• Loss and grief – mentions of parental death and scenes of mourning; emotional but not graphic.

• Moments of danger and mild violence – physical peril, injury, and tense encounters with magical creatures or natural forces.

• Fantasy war and injustice – references to Council control, corruption, and the persecution of the gifted.

• Emotional intensity – self-doubt, guilt, and moral struggle as characters come of age and face hard choices.

• Mildly frightening imagery – magical beasts, underwater threats, and suspenseful moments.

• Light romance – gentle romantic tension, including same-sex affection, portrayed respectfully and without explicit content.

• Family separation and caretaking – orphans, guardianship of elderly relatives, and sibling responsibility.

• Death, grief, and loss – depiction of mourning, and emotional aftermath.

• Violence and peril – non-graphic battle scenes, injury, and life-threatening situations.

• Political control and oppression – references to a ruling Council, systemic power imbalance, and the persecution of gifted individuals.

• Psychological and emotional strain – anxiety, fear of failure, survivor’s guilt, and moral conflict.

• Fantasy horror elements – scenes involving dangerous sea creatures and unsettling magical encounters.

• Physical and mental exhaustion linked to magic use – characters experience fatigue or pain as consequences of their powers.

• Family trauma and separation – orphanhood, caregiving of elderly or ill relatives, and fractured family bonds.

• Romantic relationships – light romance, including same-sex affection, depicted with tenderness and no explicit content.