Sacrifice
by Cayla Kluver
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young woman named Lyra must make a difficult choice between her love for a boy and her duty to her people.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic relationships are central and include kissing and implied intimacy.
There are scenes of conflict and the threat of violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The atmosphere has moments of tension but is not overtly scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No Christians are portrayed negatively in the story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLyra demonstrates courage in making difficult decisions for her community.
Faith is not a prominent theme, but characters face moral dilemmas.
Love, both romantic and familial, is a significant driving force.
Themes of sacrifice, duty, and the consequences of choices are explored.
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