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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Playing with Matches

by Suri Rosen

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

Maya is a Jewish teenager who tries to set up her friends using matchmaking skills, but her own love life becomes complicated.

Concern Level

16/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Kissing and romantic discussions are present, with some suggestive humor.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in this book.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity like 'crap' may appear.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The story is rooted in Jewish cultural traditions and humor.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Maya shows some initiative in her matchmaking attempts.

Faith & Hope5

Jewish traditions and family values are present.

Love & Friendship30

The pursuit of romantic love and friendship is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of self-discovery and learning from mistakes are present.

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