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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Boys that bite

by Marianne Mancusi

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A teenage girl discovers her new boyfriend is a vampire and must protect her town from his kind.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some kissing and implied intimacy occur between characters.

Violence / Gore50

Vampires attack and kill people, with some gore described.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity is used by some characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing40

Vampire attacks and the threat of death create scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Vampirism is a central supernatural element.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Protagonist shows courage facing supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Romantic love is a significant plot driver.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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