The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teen grapples with the death of his best friend and the secrets surrounding it, leading him to confront his grief and the past.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic exploration occur between characters.
Discussion of past violence and its aftermath is present.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is featured in the narrative.
Themes of suicide and its impact are discussed.
Suicide is a significant plot point and theme.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
A significant romantic relationship involves two male characters.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human experience.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing difficult truths.
Christian faith is not a theme in this novel.
Romantic love and its complexities are explored.
Some elements of understanding and acceptance are present.
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