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City of Stairs (The Divine Cities, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 17+

City of Stairs (The Divine Cities, #1)

by Robert Jackson Bennett

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A historian travels to a conquered city to investigate a murder, uncovering a complex history of divine intervention and political intrigue.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mature themes and implied relationships exist.

Violence / Gore40

Violence includes combat, murder, and its aftermath.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy30

The story features gods and their influence, which may be seen as blasphemous.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some unsettling or tense situations occur.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story involves divine powers and their manipulation.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality60

The worldview is polytheistic and focuses on divine power.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters display courage in facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

The faith system is polytheistic and not Christian.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty and duty are explored among characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Understanding history and its impact is a theme.

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