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Teens · Ages 14–16

Heartsick

by Kristina Forest

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Two teenagers, Chloe and Liam, fall in love over the summer, but their relationship is tested by secrets and past trauma.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Chloe and Liam share kisses and discuss their feelings intimately.

Violence / Gore10

Minor conflict and arguments occur between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Past trauma is discussed, but not depicted as active self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on personal relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Chloe shows some courage in confronting her past.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship70

The central focus is the developing romantic love between Chloe and Liam.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Characters learn to forgive past hurts and move forward.

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