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Young Adults · Ages 17+

It Starts with Us

by Colleen Hoover

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2022

Lily and Atlas navigate their complicated past and present as they try to build a future together.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content80

The book contains explicit sexual content and detailed descriptions.

Violence / Gore40

The story deals with themes of abuse and trauma.

Profanity / Language50

There is significant use of profanity throughout the book.

Blasphemy10

Some mild blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use30

Substance abuse is a theme and present in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm40

The story addresses themes of self-harm and past trauma.

Scary / Disturbing20

The emotional intensity and difficult themes can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The narrative is realistic and does not involve the occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are prominent.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal relationships and healing.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific religious groups are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show some courage in confronting their past.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this adult romance.

Love & Friendship60

The story centers on romantic love and its complexities.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Some elements of forgiveness are present, but not central.

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