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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Something Strange and Deadly

by Susan Dennard

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A young woman discovers a hidden world of the undead and must protect her town from a growing darkness.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore50

There are fights with supernatural creatures and descriptions of death.

Profanity / Language5

Minimal, infrequent profanity is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing60

The story features scary monsters and suspenseful, frightening scenes.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The plot heavily involves vampires, undead creatures, and dark magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview includes supernatural elements outside of a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist shows significant courage facing supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Romantic feelings develop between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not central.

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