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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Guardians

by Susan Kim

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

This is a science fiction novel about a group of teenagers who are genetically engineered to be soldiers and are sent on a mission to save humanity.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Some mild romantic tension exists between characters.

Violence / Gore60

Characters engage in combat and witness death.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal, infrequent mild profanity appears.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes involve peril and intense situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The narrative explores a secular, survival-focused worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Adult authority figures are sometimes portrayed as flawed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters demonstrate courage facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a significant element in the story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and loyalty are important among the teens.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Redemption is hinted at for some characters.

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