Drowning instinct
by Ilsa J. Bick
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A teenage girl named Cassie struggles with her mental health and a disturbing family secret after moving to a new town.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome scenes imply sexual encounters and discussions.
Depictions of violence, including physical harm and threats.
Frequent and strong profanity is used.
Some mild blasphemy is present.
Suicidal ideation and self-harm are significant themes.
Suicide and self-harm are central and graphic.
Disturbing themes and psychological tension create fear.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is often bleak and nihilistic.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCassie's struggle is more about survival than courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Relationships are strained and often unhealthy.
Themes of despair and trauma dominate.
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