6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did]

The story features heavy tension and descriptive making out, though sex is mostly off-page.

Physical violence is minimal, though there are mentions of past traumatic accidents.

Strong language including frequent use of the f-word and other profanities occurs throughout.

The characters occasionally use God's name as an exclamation or casual interjection.

There are mentions of parental alcohol use and some social drinking contexts.

Characters deal with significant trauma, grief, and anxiety related to their parents' health.

There is no horror, though the emotional intensity of the family trauma is heavy.

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this contemporary setting.

The central plot focuses on and celebrates a burgeoning lesbian romance between the protagonists.

The narrative prioritizes self-discovery and romantic fulfillment within a secular, progressive framework.

While not explicitly attacking the church, the book operates entirely outside a biblical framework.

Characters show bravery in facing family trauma and being honest about their feelings.

Christian faith and practice are absent from the lives and decisions of the characters.

The book emphasizes deep loyalty between friends and the complexity of mother-daughter bonds.

A major theme involves the characters learning to forgive their parents for their past mistakes.