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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Secret Friends

by Summer Waters

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Two girls, Sarah and Emily, form a secret friendship despite societal pressures.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

There are subtle hints of romantic feelings between Sarah and Emily.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story focuses on emotional and social challenges.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes80

The central friendship develops into romantic love between two girls.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story affirms LGBTQ+ relationships without explicit critique of other worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The girls show courage in maintaining their secret friendship.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship70

The story centers on the developing romantic love between Sarah and Emily.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not explore themes of grace or repentance.

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