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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The dead-tossed waves

by Carrie Ryan

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young woman named Mina navigates a post-apocalyptic world where she must survive and find her lost sister.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

There are romantic relationships with some kissing and implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, gore, and death are frequent and intense.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use10

The grim setting might imply despair, but no direct suicide.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The possibility of self-harm due to extreme circumstances is implied.

Scary / Disturbing80

The world is terrifying with constant threats and disturbing imagery.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on survival, with a bleak outlook on humanity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Mina displays immense courage and resilience in a brutal world.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Strong bonds of love and loyalty exist between family and friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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