Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Lore cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Lore

by Alexandra Bracken

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Every seven years, nine Greek gods are hunted as mortals by descendants of ancient bloodlines seeking to seize their power.

Concern Level

71/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

35/ 100

Present

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content25

Lore and Castor share several intense kisses and a brief, non-graphic fade-to-black moment.

Violence / Gore65

The Agon involves brutal combat, stabbings, decapitations, and descriptions of blood and gore.

Profanity / Language40

The text includes moderate use of profanity including several instances of the f-word.

Blasphemy15

Characters occasionally use God's name in exclamation or frustration.

Substance Use20

Characters drink alcohol at social gatherings and use ambrosia as a healing tonic.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters struggle with significant trauma, grief, and the psychological weight of past family murders.

Scary / Disturbing45

The hunt features tense sequences, monstrous transformations, and a generally dark, high-stakes atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft75

The story centers on pagan deities, ancient rituals, and the magical transference of godhood.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

A secondary character is mentioned as being gay, though it is not a primary focus.

Worldview & Spirituality60

The narrative focuses on human autonomy and 'breaking the cycle' within a pagan mythological framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The book focuses on Greek mythology and does not address or mock Christianity.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Lore demonstrates sacrificial bravery to protect her friends and end a cycle of violence.

Faith & Hope5

There is no Christian faith content; characters rely on their own strength and ancient lore.

Love & Friendship60

Strong themes of loyalty and 'found family' are central to the protagonists' motivations.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Characters struggle with past betrayals and eventually choose reconciliation over long-held grudges.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…