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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Catherine

by April Lindner

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young woman in Renaissance Italy grapples with an arranged marriage and her forbidden love for an artist.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Romantic and physical intimacy is described with some detail.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild threats and conflict exist within the plot.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the narrative.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story is set in a historical context without overt worldview promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters demonstrate courage in pursuing their desires.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Central themes of romantic love and devotion are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of personal choice and consequence are present.

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