
Ghosts
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2020
Nina George Dean, a successful food writer in her early thirties, navigates the complexities of online dating, her father's declining health, and shifting friendships.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains several descriptive open-door sex scenes and frequent discussions about casual sexual encounters.
Physical violence is absent, though there is emotional distress regarding a parent's physical decline.
Strong profanity, including frequent use of the f-word, occurs throughout the dialogue and narration.
Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or casual swear word.
Social drinking at bars, parties, and dinners is a constant feature of the characters' lives.
The story focuses on the grief and mental strain of caring for a parent with dementia.
There is no horror, though the reality of aging and memory loss is emotionally heavy.
No magic, witchcraft, or occult practices are present in the story.
The narrative includes secondary characters who identify as LGBTQ+ and mentions of their relationships.
The story operates from a secular perspective, prioritizing self-fulfillment and modern dating ethics over biblical standards.
While not overtly anti-Christian, the story ignores religious faith as a relevant factor in life.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNina shows resilience and emotional bravery while facing her father's Alzheimer's diagnosis and family changes.
There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or reliance on God.
The book highlights strong, loyal female friendships and Nina's deep, sacrificial love for her father.
Nina works through resentment toward her mother and past partners, seeking a level of emotional peace.
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