On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
Brianna, a talented rapper, navigates the challenges of her neighborhood and family while pursuing her dreams of musical success.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentBrianna and her boyfriend share a kiss and discuss intimacy.
Gang violence and street fights occur in Brianna's neighborhood.
Characters use moderate profanity, including 'shit' and 'damn'.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
A character struggles with drug addiction and its consequences.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain horror or scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominently featured.
Some characters express skepticism towards authority figures and institutions.
A teacher is portrayed negatively for not understanding student struggles.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBrianna shows courage in facing her challenges and pursuing her goals.
Faith is not a central theme, though prayer is mentioned once.
Brianna shows love for her family and friends through her actions.
Forgiveness is shown when Brianna reconciles with her father.
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