Defy the Stars
by Claudia Gray
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A young woman named Ada is tasked with a dangerous mission to save her people, encountering a charming but mysterious pilot named Julian.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAda and Julian share a kiss and develop romantic feelings.
There are space battles and moments of peril.
No profanity is present in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The space setting and potential dangers can be intense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores themes of rebellion and freedom.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAda shows courage in undertaking a dangerous mission.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Ada and Julian develop romantic feelings for each other.
Themes of sacrifice and fighting for a cause are present.
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