Heart of war
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
In a world ravaged by war, a young soldier named Kaelen fights for survival and grapples with the cost of conflict.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied romantic feelings exist between characters.
The book depicts graphic scenes of combat, injury, and death.
Profanity is present, reflecting the harsh realities of war.
Some mild blasphemy may occur in moments of distress.
There are mentions of soldiers succumbing to despair.
The trauma of war leads to characters contemplating giving up.
The descriptions of battle and its aftermath are intense and disturbing.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is grim and focused on human struggle in conflict.
No specific negative portrayals of Christians are present, but faith is not emphasized.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKaelen demonstrates immense courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Christian faith is largely absent or questioned amidst the war.
Loyalty to comrades and a desire for peace are evident.
Moments of empathy and shared hardship suggest a form of grace.
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