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Teens · Ages 13–16

On the fence

by Kasie West

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

Maddie Graham, a dedicated student athlete, unexpectedly finds herself falling for her rival's brother while navigating the pressure of sports and family expectations.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

28/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

Content is limited to mild kissing and a few sweet, romantic moments between Charlie and Braden.

Violence / Gore5

Physicality is limited to roughhousing between Charlie and her brothers and sports-related contact.

Profanity / Language12

There is occasional mild language including words like crap, hell, and shut up.

Blasphemy10

The Lord's name is used occasionally as an exclamation.

Substance Use10

A character mentions a party where drinking occurred, but no active use is shown.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

There are no instances of self-harm or suicide content in this story.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is a lighthearted contemporary romance with no frightening elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There is no magic, witchcraft, or occult content in this contemporary setting.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

The book focuses on a traditional heterosexual romance with no LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality15

The story focuses on self-discovery and following one's heart, which is typical for secular YA.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There is no negative portrayal or mockery of Christianity or the church.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Charlie shows courage by being vulnerable about her past and embracing her feminine side.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a factor in the story, and there is no mention of God.

Love & Friendship65

The book highlights strong family loyalty and the protective bond between Charlie and her brothers.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Charlie works through internal feelings regarding her mother's death and learns to accept her family's choices.

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