Hold Me Closer
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A teenage boy named AJ navigates a complex relationship with another boy, exploring love and identity.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book explores romantic and sexual feelings openly.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Some mild profanity is present.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
The central theme is a same-sex romantic relationship.
The worldview is secular and focused on personal experience.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show emotional vulnerability.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The book centers on romantic love and connection.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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