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River runs deep cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

River runs deep

by Jennifer Bradbury

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teenage girl named River struggles with her identity and family secrets after her older brother's death, leading her to uncover hidden truths.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are mentions of past romantic relationships.

Violence / Gore20

The story deals with the aftermath of a death and its impact.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

The story centers on grief and the emotional impact of death.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal and family struggles.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

River shows courage in confronting difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship30

River's actions are motivated by her love for her family.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

River learns to process grief and seek understanding.

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