A Sweet Smell of Roses
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Two young sisters, one Black and one white, escape slavery during the Civil War.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The book depicts the harsh realities of slavery and escape.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The historical context of slavery can be frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on the struggle for freedom.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe sisters demonstrate immense courage escaping to freedom.
Faith is a source of hope for the characters.
The sisters' bond and care for each other is central.
The desire for freedom implies a form of grace sought.
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