Assassin
by Anna Myers
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
In 19th-century New Orleans, a young woman named Anya trains to become an assassin to avenge her family's death.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic tension exists between Anya and a fellow trainee.
Assassin training involves simulated combat and actual killings.
Mild profanity appears occasionally in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The atmosphere can be tense due to the subject matter.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on personal justice.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya displays significant courage in pursuing her dangerous mission.
Faith is not a central theme in Anya's journey.
Anya shows loyalty to her deceased family.
The story focuses on retribution rather than forgiveness.
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