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The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 17

The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)

by Scott Lynch

Age rating: Ages 17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young thief named Locke Lamora navigates the criminal underworld of Camorr.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Suggestive themes and mentions of sexual encounters are present.

Violence / Gore60

Violence, including murder and torture, is depicted graphically.

Profanity / Language50

Profanity is used frequently by various characters.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language is present in the dialogue.

Substance Use10

Some characters engage in drinking and gambling.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of desperation and characters facing death are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The criminal underworld and violent acts can be disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft10

Some elements of the world's history and magic are hinted at.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this fantasy novel.

Worldview & Spirituality70

The narrative presents a morally ambiguous world focused on deception and survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayals of Christians are present in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Locke and his crew demonstrate cunning and bravery in their schemes.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this fantasy.

Love & Friendship60

Loyalty among the Gentleman Bastards is a significant theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story focuses on cleverness and outsmarting opponents.

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