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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The Darkest Minds

by Alexandra Bracken

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl with telekinetic powers must escape a government facility and join a group of rebels.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

There are romantic elements and some kissing.

Violence / Gore60

The story contains intense action, fighting, and death.

Profanity / Language20

Mild to moderate profanity is present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters face extreme stress and trauma.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some scenes are suspenseful and contain frightening elements.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story features characters with supernatural abilities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The narrative questions authority and societal control.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Ruby and her friends display immense courage in their fight.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship50

Loyalty and protection among the group are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Forgiveness is shown between characters after conflict.

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