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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

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

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

39/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content35

Characters engage in on-page making out and there are frank discussions about losing virginity.

Violence / Gore40

The background supernatural plot involves explosions, blue light deaths, and occasional physical injuries.

Profanity / Language65

Frequent use of strong profanity including multiple f-words throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy30

God's name is used casually as an exclamation fairly regularly.

Substance Use30

Teenagers attend parties where alcohol is present and consumed.

Suicide & Self-Harm55

Mikey struggles with severe OCD and anxiety, while his sister deals with an eating disorder.

Scary / Disturbing35

The 'Immortal' beings and their soul-stealing activities create a sense of eerie supernatural peril.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The background plot features 'The Immortals' and various supernatural, non-biblical spiritual forces.

Sexuality & Gender Themes60

A main character is gay, and his romantic interest in another boy is affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality45

The narrative emphasizes finding meaning in oneself and friends rather than external or divine truths.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

There is no significant focus on or mockery of the Christian faith.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice65

Mikey shows bravery by facing his mental health struggles and protecting his sisters.

Faith & Hope5

God and religious practice are absent; one character is 'worshipped' by mountain lions.

Love & Friendship75

Strong emphasis on the deep, platonic bond between friends and protective sibling relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Characters work through family resentments and learn to accept their parents' flaws.

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