If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)
by Gayle Forman
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A teenage girl experiences a devastating car accident and must choose between life and death while reflecting on her past and future.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMia and Adam share a kiss and discuss their relationship.
The book opens with a graphic description of a car crash.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
The central theme involves a near-death experience, not suicide.
The protagonist faces a profound choice between living and dying.
The story is emotionally intense but not scary.
No occult elements are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story focuses on personal choices and relationships.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMia must find courage to face her potential future.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Mia reflects on her love for her family and Adam.
The narrative does not focus on grace or repentance.
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