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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Brandon Brown versus Yucatán

by Kristy Placido

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

Brandon Brown, a gay teenager, travels to Yucatán, Mexico, and navigates a summer romance and self-discovery.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content50

Kissing and romantic intimacy are depicted.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the book.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

The protagonist is gay and his romance is central.

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 & Sacrifice0

Sacrificial courage is not a central theme.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship60

Romantic love and attraction are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explored.

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