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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The ripper

by Lisa Jane Smith

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

In this supernatural thriller, a teenage girl discovers her new boyfriend is a vampire serial killer.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Intense romantic tension and implied intimacy are present between Stefan and Elena.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic descriptions of murder and violence occur throughout the narrative.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy10

Occasional mild blasphemy is present in dialogue.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.

Scary / Disturbing50

The story contains frightening scenes of murder and supernatural threats.

Occult & Witchcraft80

Vampirism and supernatural powers are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

A secular worldview is generally presented without overt promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christianity is not a significant element in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Elena shows courage in facing dangerous supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love is a significant, though often dangerous, theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.

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