A Breath Too Late
by Rocky Callen
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage girl grapples with her mother's suicide and her own mental health struggles in a small town.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild violence occurs during a panic attack and a confrontation.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Suicide is a central theme, with the mother's death by suicide.
The protagonist experiences significant self-harm ideation and struggles.
Some scenes evoke unease due to the protagonist's mental state.
No occult elements are featured in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing her mental health challenges.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Some familial love is shown, but it's overshadowed by grief.
Limited exploration of grace or mercy is present.
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