Seven Minutes in Heaven
by Sara Shepard
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A group of teenagers plays a dangerous game of 'Seven Minutes in Heaven' at a party, leading to unexpected and potentially harmful consequences.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentImplied sexual encounters occur after characters go into closets for the game.
Some characters experience emotional distress and conflict.
Mild profanity is present in dialogue among the teens.
Blasphemy is absent from the story.
Substance use is not depicted in the book.
One character contemplates self-harm due to emotional turmoil.
Scary or horror elements are not present.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The narrative focuses on teen social dynamics without a strong worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some courage in facing difficult social situations.
True Christian faith is absent from the narrative.
Friendship and peer relationships are explored.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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