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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Gossip Girl, The Carlyles

by Cecily von Ziegesar

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

This is a young adult novel focusing on the social lives and romantic entanglements of wealthy teenagers.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content50

Kissing, making out, and discussions of sexual activity occur.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in the story.

Profanity / Language40

Profanity is used frequently by the characters.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemy may occur in casual dialogue.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

Emphasis on wealth, status, and superficial relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Minimal courage shown; focus is on social maneuvering.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic relationships and desire are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No explicit themes of grace or repentance are present.

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