
The Rest of Us Just Live Here
by Patrick Ness
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
While extraordinary 'indie kids' fight supernatural battles, Mikey and his friends navigate ordinary high school life and personal struggles.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentCharacters engage in on-page making out and there are frank discussions about losing virginity.
The background supernatural plot involves explosions, blue light deaths, and occasional physical injuries.
Frequent use of strong profanity including multiple f-words throughout the dialogue.
God's name is used casually as an exclamation fairly regularly.
Teenagers attend parties where alcohol is present and consumed.
Mikey struggles with severe OCD and anxiety, while his sister deals with an eating disorder.
The 'Immortal' beings and their soul-stealing activities create a sense of eerie supernatural peril.
The background plot features 'The Immortals' and various supernatural, non-biblical spiritual forces.
A main character is gay, and his romantic interest in another boy is affirmed.
The narrative emphasizes finding meaning in oneself and friends rather than external or divine truths.
There is no significant focus on or mockery of the Christian faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMikey shows bravery by facing his mental health struggles and protecting his sisters.
God and religious practice are absent; one character is 'worshipped' by mountain lions.
Strong emphasis on the deep, platonic bond between friends and protective sibling relationships.
Characters work through family resentments and learn to accept their parents' flaws.
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