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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

In the Woods

by Carrie Jones

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2019

Logan and her friends investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in their small town while a terrifying creature lurks in the forest.

Concern Level

54/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

28/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content25

Logan and her boyfriend share several intense kisses and physical closeness without explicit scenes.

Violence / Gore45

The story features animal carcasses, physical attacks by creatures, and descriptions of bloody injuries.

Profanity / Language40

Moderate use of mild to medium profanity including words like damn, hell, and s-word.

Blasphemy20

Occasional casual use of God's name as an exclamation or in moments of frustration.

Substance Use15

Minor mentions of alcohol use at a party and references to a character's past addiction.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters deal with significant trauma, grief, and the psychological impact of missing family members.

Scary / Disturbing60

The atmosphere is consistently eerie with jump-scares and menacing creatures lurking in the dark.

Occult & Witchcraft35

Focuses on cryptozoology and local legends rather than ritual magic or witchcraft.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

The primary relationships are heterosexual; no significant LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality35

The story prioritizes survival and solving the mystery over any specific moral or spiritual framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

There is no specific targeting or mockery of Christianity or the church in the narrative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice65

Logan shows significant bravery by facing her fears to find the truth about her father.

Faith & Hope5

Religious faith is absent, with characters relying on their own strength and intuition.

Love & Friendship55

Strong themes of friendship and loyalty drive the characters to help one another.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of reconciliation are minor compared to the immediate need for survival and justice.

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