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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Famous last words

by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A high school student named Maya grapples with the aftermath of a friend's suicide and the secrets that led to it, while trying to find her own voice.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm80

The central plot revolves around a character's suicide and its impact.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on realistic teen issues.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Maya shows courage in confronting difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and familial love are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of grief, healing, and finding closure are explored.

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