Secesh
by Sue Thomas
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young woman flees her abusive husband and finds refuge with a group of outlaws in the Idaho wilderness.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbusive husband implies sexual coercion, but it is not depicted.
There are descriptions of violence and shootouts between outlaws and lawmen.
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.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The outlaw lifestyle is presented as a viable, albeit dangerous, alternative.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage in facing danger and difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element.
Some characters show loyalty and care for each other within the outlaw group.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent from the narrative.
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