Blister
by Susan Shreve
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A teenage girl named Sarah deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event and her complicated relationships.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual themes and implied or described sexual situations are present.
Violence, including physical and emotional abuse, is depicted.
Moderate profanity is used throughout the narrative.
Some mild blasphemous language may be present.
Substance use is depicted as a coping mechanism.
Themes of self-harm and suicidal thoughts are explored.
The emotional intensity and difficult themes can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.
Minor LGBTQ+ representation may be present but not central.
The narrative may lean towards a secular or questioning perspective.
There are no significant negative portrayals of Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates resilience in confronting her trauma.
Christian faith is not a significant element in this book.
Complex family dynamics and strained relationships are explored.
The possibility of healing and moving forward is suggested.
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