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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Tall, Dark and Distant

by Julie Fison

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A teenage girl moves to a new town and finds herself caught between two worlds and two boys.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

There are romantic relationships with kissing and emotional intimacy.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative focuses on personal relationships and choices.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist navigates difficult social and emotional situations.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship60

The central theme revolves around romantic love and attraction.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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