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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Mooncakes

by Loretta Seto

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

Two teenage girls, one Chinese-American and one white, navigate their budding romance and family expectations.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Romantic relationships and kissing are depicted.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are featured in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

The central romance is between two girls, with affirmation.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores themes of cultural identity and acceptance.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The characters show courage in embracing their identities and relationship.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship50

The romantic love between the two main characters is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of acceptance and understanding are explored.

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