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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Tarnish

by Katherine Longshore

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

In a world where emotions are suppressed and controlled, a young woman discovers her true feelings and the power they hold.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Romantic tension and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore20

Some conflict and mild violence occur.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language is used occasionally.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The dystopian setting can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are prominent or affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The suppression of emotion can be seen as a critique of control, potentially secular.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show courage in challenging the established order.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship20

Romantic love and loyalty are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No explicit themes of grace or repentance are central.

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