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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Independent study

by Joelle Charbonneau

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl named Lexi is forced to compete in a deadly competition to save her family.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension and kissing occur.

Violence / Gore60

Features intense combat, death, and life-threatening situations.

Profanity / Language30

Moderate to strong profanity is present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The constant threat of death can be intense.

Scary / Disturbing40

The violent and high-stakes nature is frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is secular and focused on survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians exists.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Lexi displays extreme courage and determination to survive.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Lexi's motivation to save her family shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Lexi shows resilience and a will to fight.

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