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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Swipe Right for Murder

by Derek Milman

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2019

While on a trip to New York, seventeen-year-old Aidan accidentally meets a dying man and becomes the prime suspect in a terrorist conspiracy.

Concern Level

79/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content35

The story includes descriptions of hookup culture and a scene involving on-page making out.

Violence / Gore60

The plot involves a graphic death scene, explosions, and characters being chased by armed groups.

Profanity / Language75

Frequent use of strong language, including many instances of the F-word throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy40

Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or in casual profanity.

Substance Use30

Teen characters consume alcohol at a party and reference drug use.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Aidan deals with significant trauma and panic, but specific self-harm is absent.

Scary / Disturbing45

The tension of being framed for murder and pursued by a terrorist cell is intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this contemporary thriller.

Sexuality & Gender Themes85

The protagonist is gay, and the plot centers on his experiences within the LGBTQ+ community.

Worldview & Spirituality60

Promotes a secular perspective on identity and morality centered on personal autonomy.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal30

The villainous group has cult-like characteristics, though not specifically targeting traditional Christianity.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice55

Aidan shows bravery by trying to stop a terrorist plot despite his intense fear.

Faith & Hope5

Biblical faith is absent, appearing only in the context of the antagonist's extremist beliefs.

Love & Friendship40

The story explores complicated family dynamics and the protagonist's desire for connection.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of moving past mistakes are present, though not rooted in biblical repentance.

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