Crossed
by Ally Condie
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
Cassia navigates a dystopian society where love is controlled and choices have severe consequences.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are romantic feelings and some physical affection.
The society enforces rules with harsh punishments.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.
Characters face difficult choices and despair.
The oppressive society leads to thoughts of escape or despair.
The controlled society and its surveillance create unease.
Occult themes are not present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a secular, controlled society with a focus on conformity.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCassia shows courage in questioning her society.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Cassia's love for Ky and Xander is central.
Themes of choice and freedom are explored.
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