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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Bad taste in boys

by Carrie Harris

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A teenage girl named Veronica navigates high school drama, including a love triangle and social pressures.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and discussions about relationships are present.

Violence / Gore10

Social conflicts and arguments occur between students.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity, like 'crap,' is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

There are brief mentions of LGBTQ+ characters.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story reflects typical teen social dynamics.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Veronica shows some bravery in social situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and budding romantic interests are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Minor instances of empathy appear between characters.

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