Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Warbreaker cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Warbreaker

by Brandon Sanderson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Two sisters, princesses of a small kingdom, find themselves in a foreign city of living gods to prevent a war through marriage and political intrigue.

Concern Level

59/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

43/ 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 Content35

Siri and the God King share a marriage bed with awkward, sensual descriptions but no explicit sex.

Violence / Gore45

Combat involves sword fighting and magical 'Awakening' that causes several deaths and physical injuries.

Profanity / Language15

Mild fantasy-world swearing and occasional common terms are used throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy40

Characters frequently use the names of the 'Returned' gods in casual or frustrated exclamations.

Substance Use20

Alcohol is served at various social functions and feasts within the Hall of Elohim.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Characters face intense pressure and grief, but there is no specific self-harm or suicide content.

Scary / Disturbing30

Lifeless 'zombie' soldiers and the process of soul-draining can be unsettling for some readers.

Occult & Witchcraft65

The magic system involves 'Breaths' or souls, and the worship of resurrected humans as gods.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no prominent LGBTQ+ characters or themes in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The story explores the subjectivity of religion and the idea that humans can become gods.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal20

The Idrian religion is somewhat legalistic, while the Hallandren faith is depicted as decadent.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice75

Vivenna and Lightsong both demonstrate significant sacrificial bravery to protect their people and truth.

Faith & Hope15

Characters grapple with their devotion to fictional deities, but there is no biblical faith content.

Love & Friendship60

The bond between the two sisters drives much of the plot's selfless action.

Forgiveness & Redemption55

Characters must overcome deep-seated prejudices and forgive those they once considered enemies.

Buy on Amazon

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

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…