Perfect
by Sara Shepard
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A group of seemingly perfect high school students are forced to confront their secrets when one of them is murdered.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing and implied sexual situations occur between characters.
A murder occurs, and there are descriptions of the aftermath.
Mild profanity is present in dialogue.
Blasphemy is absent from the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
The murder mystery element creates some suspense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
Focus is on teen social dynamics and secrets.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing difficult truths.
True Christian faith is not a central theme.
Some friendships show elements of care.
Grace and mercy are not prominent themes.
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