Beating Heart
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A teenage girl navigates family secrets and a budding romance in a small town.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic tension are present between characters.
No significant violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present in the book.
No substance abuse is a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The story does not contain frightening or scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
Christians or God are not portrayed negatively in the text.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show mild courage in facing personal challenges.
Faith is not a central theme, though some characters may have beliefs.
Some self-giving love is shown within family relationships.
Moments of understanding and empathy appear between characters.
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