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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

by Mariko Tamaki

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

High schooler Freddy Riley navigates a toxic, on-again-off-again relationship with the popular and charismatic Laura Dean while neglecting her loyal friends.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content35

Characters engage in heavy making out and are shown in bed together after implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore5

Physical violence is absent, though the story focuses heavily on emotional mistreatment.

Profanity / Language40

The text includes moderate use of profanity including 's-word' and 'f-word' derivatives.

Blasphemy20

There are occasional casual uses of God's name as an exclamation.

Substance Use15

Teenagers are depicted at parties where drinking is occurring in the background.

Suicide & Self-Harm25

The narrative explores the mental toll of toxic relationships and emotional manipulation.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book contains no frightening or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft15

A character visits a medium for relationship advice, involving some spiritualist themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes95

The story centers entirely on LGBTQ+ characters and affirms their romantic relationships.

Worldview & Spirituality80

The narrative prioritizes self-actualization and personal happiness within a secular, LGBTQ-affirming framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christianity is not a focus, though the secular lifestyle depicted ignores biblical norms.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Freddy eventually finds the courage to set boundaries and end an unhealthy relationship.

Faith & Hope0

There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical themes.

Love & Friendship50

The book highlights the importance of loyal, platonic friendships over obsessive romantic infatuation.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Characters seek reconciliation for neglecting friends, focusing on personal accountability.

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