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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

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by Joelle Charbonneau

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A young woman is recruited into a secret organization that trains assassins, forcing her to confront her morality.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore70

The story features training in assassination and violent confrontations.

Profanity / Language30

Mild to moderate profanity is used by characters in tense situations.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.

Scary / Disturbing30

The suspense and danger create tense moments, but it's not horror.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist must find courage to navigate a dangerous and morally ambiguous world.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of loyalty and difficult choices are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

There are elements of questioning authority and seeking personal truth.

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