Taste of salt
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl named Maya travels to a Caribbean island and grapples with her family's past and her own identity.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings and considerations are present.
Some mild conflict and emotional distress are depicted.
Minimal, mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use or abuse is featured.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is secular, exploring personal and cultural identity.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows courage in confronting difficult truths.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of family connection and self-discovery are explored.
Maya learns about understanding and acceptance.
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