Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
There will be lies cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

There will be lies

by Nick Lake

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teenage boy discovers his father is not who he seems and uncovers a dark family secret.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic relationships and implied intimacy are present.

Violence / Gore40

The story involves conflict and emotional distress.

Profanity / Language40

Profanity is present in the dialogue and narration.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use20

Themes of despair and difficult life circumstances are explored.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The protagonist experiences significant emotional turmoil.

Scary / Disturbing30

The unfolding secrets create suspense and unease.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are explored.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The narrative explores complex moral issues and human flaws.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist shows resilience in confronting difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

The story touches on themes of familial bonds and loyalty.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Some elements of self-discovery and coming to terms with reality are present.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…