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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Dream Girl

by Lauren Mechling

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A teenage girl named Maya grapples with her identity and desires as she navigates a summer job and a complicated relationship.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

The book contains explicit discussions and depictions of sexual encounters.

Violence / Gore10

Emotional conflict and arguments occur between characters.

Profanity / Language40

Moderate to strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

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

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not present in this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The narrative explores secular perspectives on relationships and self-discovery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Maya shows some courage in exploring her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship40

The story focuses on romantic love and its complexities.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of self-discovery are present, but not grace or repentance.

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