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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

As dead as it gets

by Katie Alender

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl discovers her new boyfriend is a ghost and must uncover the truth about his death.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and kissing are depicted.

Violence / Gore30

Some suspenseful and frightening scenes are present.

Profanity / Language10

Minor instances of mild profanity may occur.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is featured in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The story contains suspenseful and scary elements related to ghosts.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Ghosts and the afterlife are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores supernatural elements outside a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows bravery in investigating the mystery.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Romantic feelings develop between the main characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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