Ruins (Partials Sequence)
by Dan Wells
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of teenagers fights for survival against a deadly, rapidly spreading infection.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic subplots and kissing occur between characters.
Graphic descriptions of illness, death, and combat are present.
Moderate profanity is used by characters under stress.
Mild blasphemy may occur in moments of extreme distress.
The threat of infection and death is pervasive.
Characters face desperate situations that could lead to self-harm.
The constant threat of death and infection is terrifying.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The worldview is largely secular, focused on survival.
Christians are not portrayed in this secular story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display immense courage in the face of death.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty and protective love for friends are key.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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