Real live boyfriends
by E. Lockhart
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A teenage girl explores her romantic relationships and the challenges of finding genuine connection.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and discussions of romantic relationships are present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Focuses on secular teenage social dynamics and relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters navigate social situations with some resilience.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Explores various forms of teenage romantic and platonic love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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