Between Shades of Gray
by Ruta Sepetys
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
Lina, a Lithuanian teenager, is deported to Siberia with her family during the Soviet occupation.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Depicts the harsh realities and violence of Soviet deportations.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the story.
Themes of death, starvation, and despair are present.
The depiction of hardship and loss is disturbing.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLina and her family show immense courage and resilience.
Family faith and hope are present.
Familial love and loyalty are central themes.
Themes of survival and endurance are present.
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