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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Shacked Up

by Kate Cann

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A group of teenagers navigates complex relationships, family issues, and personal struggles while living in a shared house, exploring themes of independence and belonging.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

Sexual relationships and situations are depicted with significant detail.

Violence / Gore30

Some characters experience conflict and emotional distress.

Profanity / Language40

Profanity is used by characters throughout the story.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemy may occur in casual dialogue.

Substance Use20

Substance use is present and part of the characters' lives.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of emotional distress are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes30

Some LGBTQ+ characters and relationships are present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview presented is secular and focused on personal experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christians are not a central focus and may be absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in facing personal challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Romantic and platonic love are explored among characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of forgiveness are present but not central.

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