Pick the Lock
by A.S. King
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage girl grapples with family secrets and her own identity after her father's death.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing and discussion of romantic relationships occur.
There are mentions of past violence and emotional distress.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress and suicidal ideation.
Suicidal ideation and attempts are a significant theme for the protagonist.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative questions societal norms and parental authority.
Adults are portrayed as flawed and sometimes unsupportive.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing her family's past.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
There are themes of familial love and the struggle for connection.
The book touches on themes of forgiveness and understanding.
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