Lying in the Deep
by Diana Urban
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teen girl's summer job at an aquarium turns sinister when she suspects her boss is hiding a dark secret.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.
There are moments of peril and physical threat.
Minimal, mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
Themes of desperation and feeling trapped are present.
The atmosphere becomes increasingly suspenseful and unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human actions and consequences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in investigating and confronting danger.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Friendship and protective instincts are shown.
The protagonist seeks truth and justice.
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