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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

How I lost you

by Janet Gurtler

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

This novel follows the emotional journey of a teenage girl dealing with the loss of her boyfriend. She navigates grief, guilt, and the complexities of her relationships as she tries to move forward.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Kissing and discussions of past intimacy occur.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is absent from the story.

Substance Use10

Themes of despair are present, but not explicit self-harm.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The protagonist struggles with intense grief and suicidal ideation.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is emotionally intense, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal coping, not a worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows courage in confronting her grief.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

The protagonist's relationships show evolving love and care.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The journey toward healing implies a form of grace.

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