Being Emily
by Rachel Gold
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
Emily, a teenager struggling with her identity and family expectations, navigates a summer of self-discovery. She explores her feelings and relationships.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains explicit discussions and depictions of sexual relationships.
No violence is depicted in the story.
There is moderate use of profanity.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
The book prominently features and affirms LGBTQ+ themes and relationships.
The worldview is secular and focuses on personal autonomy.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmily shows courage in exploring her identity.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story explores romantic and personal love.
The story focuses on self-acceptance and authenticity.
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