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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Paper Princess (The Royals, #1)

by Erin Watt

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

Ella Harper is plucked from poverty by a mysterious guardian and thrust into the wealthy, volatile world of the five Royal brothers.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

Frequent graphic sexual dialogue and explicit, high-heat encounters occur throughout the story.

Violence / Gore45

Physical altercations, bullying, and threats of violence are common among the brothers and students.

Profanity / Language85

The dialogue is saturated with frequent use of strong profanity and harsh vulgarities.

Blasphemy40

God's name is used frequently as an exclamation or in casual swearing.

Substance Use60

Underage drinking and drug use are common at the parties and social events depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Characters deal with significant trauma, though specific self-harm or suicide is not the focus.

Scary / Disturbing10

The atmosphere is tense and dramatic but lacks traditional horror or scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no occult, magical, or supernatural elements in this contemporary story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships but includes some secondary references to LGBTQ+ topics.

Worldview & Spirituality80

Promotes a world of material excess, revenge, and the idea that power justifies behavior.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christianity is not a focus, though the lifestyle depicted is contrary to biblical values.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Ella shows resilience and stands up for herself against intense bullying and intimidation.

Faith & Hope0

There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical reliance in the book.

Love & Friendship35

Focuses more on toxic dynamics and physical attraction than self-giving, sacrificial love.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters largely operate on grudges, though some small steps toward reconciliation occur.

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