
Bloodguard
by Cecy Robson
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2023
Leilah, a gladiator fighting to save her sister, must team up with a mysterious warrior to survive a deadly tournament in a kingdom of dark magic.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains frequent explicit, graphic sex scenes and highly descriptive physical intimacy.
Gladiatorial combat includes graphic descriptions of blood, decapitation, and brutal physical injuries.
Strong language, including frequent use of the F-word, occurs throughout the dialogue.
Characters occasionally use deity names as exclamations within the context of the fantasy world.
Alcohol consumption occurs in social settings and to cope with the stress of combat.
Characters deal with significant trauma and grief, but explicit self-harm is not a focus.
The threat of the 'Void' and monstrous creatures creates moments of intense peril and horror.
The plot centers on magical abilities, blood-based powers, and dark sorcery.
The primary romantic focus is heterosexual, with minimal emphasis on other orientations.
The story emphasizes self-reliance and survival in a world governed by fate and magic.
The book does not feature or mock the Christian faith or its symbols.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeilah shows immense bravery by fighting in the arena to secure her sister's freedom.
There is no mention of Christian faith or biblical spirituality.
Strong themes of sisterly devotion and developing loyalty between the two main leads are present.
While some trust is built, the plot is driven more by retribution than by mercy.
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