Broken
by CJ Lyons
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A teenage girl, Sarah, grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic event, seeking justice and healing while confronting her own vulnerabilities.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are references to past sexual assault.
The book depicts violence, including assault and its consequences.
Some profanity is used by characters under stress.
Mild blasphemous language may appear in dialogue.
The aftermath of violence touches on themes of despair.
The protagonist experiences emotional distress and suicidal ideation.
The suspenseful plot and themes can be unsettling.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of the story.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human resilience.
There are no explicit negative portrayals of Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows immense courage in seeking justice and healing.
Faith is not a significant element in the narrative.
Friendship and support are important for healing.
The story explores themes of survival and resilience.
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