Not So Pure and Simple
by Lamar Giles
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teen girl navigates the complexities of her first relationship and the pressures of social media after a scandalous photo surfaces.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book discusses sexual assault and its aftermath with some explicit details.
There is a brief mention of a physical altercation.
Some characters use mild profanity, including 'damn' and 'hell'.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress and thoughts of self-harm.
Scary or horror elements are not present.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not prominent or affirmed.
The narrative touches on the negative impact of social media culture.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKiera shows courage in facing the consequences of the leaked photo.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Kiera's journey involves learning about self-worth beyond relationships.
The story explores themes of forgiveness and moving forward.
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