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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Sunstruck

by Melissa Bellis

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

While on a summer trip to Greece, a young woman navigates a whirlwind romance and the complexities of her personal future.

Concern Level

51/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content45

Features intense making out and sensual descriptions of physical attraction between the leads.

Violence / Gore5

Physical violence is absent, though some emotional tension exists between characters.

Profanity / Language40

Includes moderate use of contemporary swearing and mild expletives throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy25

Characters occasionally use the Lord's name as a casual exclamation or interjection.

Substance Use35

Social drinking of alcohol occurs during the characters' travels and social gatherings.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters deal with standard adolescent insecurities and relationship anxieties but no self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing5

The story is a lighthearted romance with no frightening or horrific elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no magical, supernatural, or occult elements in this contemporary setting.

Sexuality & Gender Themes15

The primary focus is a heterosexual romance with minimal emphasis on other themes.

Worldview & Spirituality55

Prioritizes personal fulfillment, romantic feelings, and 'finding oneself' as the ultimate guides for life.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Does not target Christianity but operates from a secular, post-Christian cultural perspective.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows some bravery in stepping out of her comfort zone and facing change.

Faith & Hope5

Biblical faith and prayer are not part of the characters' lives or the story.

Love & Friendship40

Explores romantic attraction and developing friendships, though often centered on emotional intensity.

Forgiveness & Redemption25

Characters navigate misunderstandings and eventually move past interpersonal conflicts.

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