Icarus
by Kayla Ancrum
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2024
This is a retelling of the Icarus myth focusing on a teenage boy named Icarus who struggles with his father's controlling nature and his own desires for freedom.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing and implied intimacy occur between characters.
There are scenes of physical altercations and a car crash.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
Icarus experiences significant emotional distress and suicidal ideation.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores themes of rebellion against parental authority.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceIcarus shows courage in seeking his own path.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
There are moments of familial love, though strained.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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