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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Possess

by Gretchen McNeil

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A group of teenagers are stranded on an island and hunted by a supernatural entity after a shipwreck.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic tension and suggestive situations occur.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence and death are central to the plot.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is used by characters under duress.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous exclamations may be present.

Substance Use10

Mentions of despair and suicidal thoughts appear.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Themes of suicide and self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing90

The book is intensely scary with graphic horror.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The antagonist is a supernatural, demonic entity.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The narrative focuses on survival and primal fears.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters display courage in the face of terror.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a primary focus of the story.

Love & Friendship30

Relationships are tested by extreme circumstances.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Survival and overcoming fear are key themes.

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