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Teens · Ages 13–17

Skyward (Skyward, #1)

by Brandon Sanderson

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Spensa, a young pilot in a war-torn galaxy, dreams of becoming a starfighter pilot despite her disgraced father's legacy.

Concern Level

30/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

Characters face constant threats and engage in aerial combat with alien enemies.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

Alien enemies and the harshness of war can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult or magical elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and focused on human resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Spensa shows immense courage in facing overwhelming odds and prejudice.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty are important themes among the cadets.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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