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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

When you were here

by Daisy Whitney

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A teenage girl deals with the aftermath of her best friend's death and the secrets surrounding it.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Kissing and romantic tension are present between characters.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The story centers on the suicide of a character.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or horror-themed.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show courage in facing difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship love is explored, not romantic love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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