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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Saving Red

by Sonya Sones

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

A teenage girl navigates grief and family struggles after her mother's death, finding solace in her art and a new relationship.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Kissing and romantic feelings are present between characters.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist deals with the death of her mother.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on personal growth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Red shows courage in facing her grief and family issues.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Red experiences budding romantic love and familial love.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Focus is on emotional healing rather than repentance and grace.

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