Down with the shine
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A teenage girl named Maya struggles with her identity and family expectations while navigating a summer job and a budding romance.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are references to kissing and romantic feelings.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse issues are depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Some characters express typical teenage anxieties and desires.
God and Christians are not mentioned in the story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows some courage in pursuing her desires.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The development of a romantic relationship is a key element.
Maya learns to make choices for herself.
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