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Young Adults · Ages 16–17

Michael & Maria

by Shannon Layne

Age rating: Ages 16–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

Two teenagers, Michael and Maria, fall in love and navigate the challenges of their relationship and family expectations.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content70

The story contains explicit sexual content and detailed descriptions.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on romantic relationships and personal choices.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The characters face challenges in their relationship.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this romance novel.

Love & Friendship70

The central theme is romantic love and its intensity.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative does not focus on grace or repentance.

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