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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Insurgent

by Veronica Roth

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

In a dystopian Chicago, Tris Prior navigates a society divided into factions and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens her world.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Tris and Four share a few intense kisses and romantic moments.

Violence / Gore60

There are frequent and graphic scenes of combat, shootings, and death.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity like 'damn' and 'hell' appears occasionally.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes involve intense fear and peril during attacks.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult or magical elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The society's rigid faction system promotes a potentially harmful worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Tris shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds and danger.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent; the focus is on societal factions.

Love & Friendship40

Tris and Four's relationship shows developing love and loyalty.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of sacrifice and survival are present, not grace or repentance.

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