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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Between the Lies

by Cathy MacPhail

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A teenage girl's life unravels when she becomes entangled with a dangerous boy and a web of lies.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Teen characters engage in sexual activity and discuss it openly.

Violence / Gore40

There are threats of violence and some physical altercations occur.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity is used by the teenage characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a focus of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

A character contemplates self-harm due to emotional distress.

Scary / Disturbing20

The suspenseful plot creates a sense of unease and fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show courage in difficult and dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this novel.

Love & Friendship20

Some characters exhibit loyalty and care for each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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