The Scorpion Rules
by Erin Bow
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
In a dystopian society, teenagers are trained as assassins, and one girl, Elara, must confront her programming and her past.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic tension and implied intimacy exist.
Graphic descriptions of combat and killing are present.
Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme.
The pressure of the system can lead to despair.
The dystopian setting can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The society's values are secular and utilitarian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara displays significant courage in rebellion.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
Loyalty and protective instincts are shown.
Themes of free will and questioning authority are explored.
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