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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Bully

by Penelope Douglas

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young woman moves to a new town and becomes entangled with a group of intimidating boys, leading to a dark and intense romance.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content80

Explicit sexual content and detailed descriptions are present.

Violence / Gore70

Significant violence, threats, and intimidation are depicted.

Profanity / Language60

Frequent and strong profanity is used throughout the book.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language may occur in dialogue.

Substance Use20

Substance use is present and may be depicted as coping.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Themes of emotional distress and potentially self-destructive behavior are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The intense emotional and physical conflict can be disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this romance novel.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview is often cynical and focuses on power dynamics.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters display resilience and determination in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this dark romance.

Love & Friendship40

Intense romantic and sexual relationships are central to the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some elements of redemption or understanding might emerge.

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