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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Can't Take That Away

by Steven Salvatore

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A queer teen navigates identity, family, and first love while dealing with the aftermath of a difficult past.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and romantic intimacy are depicted.

Violence / Gore10

Some implied past trauma and conflict exist.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use10

References to past substance use are made.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of past self-harm are alluded to.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes80

The protagonist's queer identity is central and affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Focuses on personal identity and acceptance.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in facing their past.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Romantic love and self-love are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters seek healing and understanding.

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