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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The healer

by Donna Freitas

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2018

A teenage girl discovers she has the ability to heal others, but faces difficult choices.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

34/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

There are romantic feelings and some kissing between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are discussions of past violence and some tense confrontations.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use20

There are discussions of difficult emotional states.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of emotional distress are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some tense moments may be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The protagonist's healing ability is a supernatural element.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story explores the ethics of power and responsibility.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist faces difficult choices with courage.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

The desire to help and heal others is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

The protagonist grapples with the consequences of her actions.

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