A Darkling Plain (The Hungry City Chronicles)
by Philip Reeve
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
In a post-apocalyptic London, Wren must survive and uncover secrets in a world of warring factions.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and brief kissing occur.
Frequent combat, injuries, and death are depicted.
Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The setting is grim and can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The world's societal structures are bleak and often amoral.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWren and other characters exhibit significant courage and resilience.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Loyalty and camaraderie are shown among characters.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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