Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Rules for thieves cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Rules for thieves

by Alexandra Ott

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

In a dystopian society, a young girl named Anya must navigate a dangerous world of thieves and secrets to survive.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

20/ 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 Content20

There are hints of romantic tension and some suggestive dialogue.

Violence / Gore60

The story depicts violence, theft, and dangerous situations.

Profanity / Language30

Some profanity is used by characters in tense situations.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use10

The harsh environment implies potential for despair.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters face life-threatening situations and emotional distress.

Scary / Disturbing30

The dystopian setting and dangerous encounters create tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The society is depicted as corrupt and oppressive, a secular worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Anya displays significant courage and resilience in dangerous circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and protective instincts are shown among some characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Survival and resourcefulness are emphasized over grace.

Buy on Amazon

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

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…