Dove Arising
by Karen Bao
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
In a future China, a young woman named Xifeng is recruited into the military and faces intense training and combat.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Xifeng experiences intense combat and training with lethal consequences.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some scenes of intense combat may be frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is secular and focused on survival.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceXifeng shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds and danger.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Xifeng develops loyalty and care for her fellow soldiers.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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