The lace dowry
by Andrea Cheng
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young woman navigates societal expectations and her own desires in 19th-century China.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are discussions of marriage and societal pressures around it.
No violence is present in this book.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
No scary elements are present in this book.
No occult elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book explores traditional Chinese cultural values and expectations.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows quiet courage in facing her circumstances.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Family duty and societal expectations influence relationships.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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