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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The Culling

by Steven Dos Santos

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

In a dystopian society, a young woman named Anya is chosen for a deadly competition.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore70

The Culling involves intense and graphic violence and death.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The context of the competition could imply despair.

Scary / Disturbing60

The violent nature of the competition creates a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The society's structure and rules present a bleak worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not a significant focus in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

Anya displays immense courage in the face of death.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme explored in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Some bonds of friendship and loyalty are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Survival and defiance are key themes.

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