Swollen
by Melissa Lion
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A teenage girl deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event and her struggle to cope.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present.
References to past trauma and its effects are present.
Minimal mild profanity is present.
No blasphemy is included.
Themes of emotional distress and coping are central.
Themes of emotional distress and coping are central.
The emotional tone can be heavy.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Focuses on internal struggles and healing.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows strength in facing her pain.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Supportive relationships are important for healing.
Themes of healing and resilience are explored.
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