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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

If My Words Had Wings

by Danielle Jawando

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

This novel follows a Black teenage girl who grapples with her identity and the pressures of social media after a video of her goes viral.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Kissing and romantic tension are present between characters.

Violence / Gore10

There are mentions of past violence and threats.

Profanity / Language30

Some characters use mild profanity like 'damn' and 'hell'.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary or horror elements are not present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

There are hints of a potential romantic relationship between two girls.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative explores secular societal pressures and anxieties.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show courage in facing difficult social situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and familial love are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes explored.

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