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Ancient Blood: A Novel of the Hegemony (The Order Saga, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Ancient Blood: A Novel of the Hegemony (The Order Saga, #1)

by Brian McKinley

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

In a future dominated by the Hegemony, a young man named Kael discovers a hidden power that could change everything.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Some romantic tension exists between Kael and a fellow recruit.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes of combat and the consequences of war.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The oppressive nature of the Hegemony can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The Hegemony's control presents a secular, authoritarian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

The Hegemony's leaders are portrayed as ruthless.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Kael shows courage in defying the Hegemony.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and camaraderie are shown among characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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