Trigger
by Susan Vaught
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A teenage girl grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic event and her own mental health struggles.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied sexual situations and discussions occur between characters.
The protagonist experiences and witnesses violence, including a significant assault.
Profanity is present, including frequent use of the f-word and s-word.
Blasphemy is absent from the text.
Suicidal ideation and self-harm are central themes for the protagonist.
The book directly addresses suicide attempts and self-harm behaviors.
Scary elements are absent from this realistic fiction novel.
Occult themes are not present in the story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not a prominent part of the narrative.
A non-Christian worldview is not promoted in the book.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing her trauma and seeking help.
True Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Love is explored, but often in the context of unhealthy relationships.
Elements of grace and mercy are present, but not explicitly Christian.
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