
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
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentFrequent graphic sexual dialogue and explicit, high-heat encounters occur throughout the story.
Physical altercations, bullying, and threats of violence are common among the brothers and students.
The dialogue is saturated with frequent use of strong profanity and harsh vulgarities.
God's name is used frequently as an exclamation or in casual swearing.
Underage drinking and drug use are common at the parties and social events depicted.
Characters deal with significant trauma, though specific self-harm or suicide is not the focus.
The atmosphere is tense and dramatic but lacks traditional horror or scary elements.
There are no occult, magical, or supernatural elements in this contemporary story.
The story focuses on heterosexual relationships but includes some secondary references to LGBTQ+ topics.
Promotes a world of material excess, revenge, and the idea that power justifies behavior.
Christianity is not a focus, though the lifestyle depicted is contrary to biblical values.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElla shows resilience and stands up for herself against intense bullying and intimidation.
There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical reliance in the book.
Focuses more on toxic dynamics and physical attraction than self-giving, sacrificial love.
Characters largely operate on grudges, though some small steps toward reconciliation occur.
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