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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Persistence of memory

by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

This young adult paranormal novel follows a teenage girl named Amelia who discovers she is a vampire. She navigates her new existence, dealing with the challenges of immortality and her relationships with other supernatural beings.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Romantic relationships and kissing are present between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are descriptions of vampire feeding and conflict.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes may be unsettling due to the vampire nature.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The story centers on vampires and other supernatural beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The focus on vampires and supernatural powers promotes a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Amelia shows some resilience in adapting to her new life.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this novel.

Love & Friendship20

Romantic relationships are a significant element of the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent.

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