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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Lady

by Melvin Burgess

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

This novel explores the complex life and experiences of a young girl named Lady.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content80

Explicit and mature sexual content is depicted on-page.

Violence / Gore40

Violence, including abuse, is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language60

Significant and frequent profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use30

Themes of substance abuse and addiction are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Instances of self-harm are depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary or frightening in a horror sense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

Some LGBTQ+ themes may be present, but not central.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The book may present a challenging or bleak worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal20

Some negative portrayals of authority figures may exist.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Lady shows resilience in difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this novel.

Love & Friendship20

Relationships are often transactional or fraught.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of hardship are present, but not grace/repentance.

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