Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel
by Sara Farizan
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A Persian-American teen navigates her first crush and the complexities of her identity, exploring her feelings for a girl named Sarah.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentLeila and Sarah share a kiss and discuss their feelings for each other.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild profanity is present in dialogue and internal thoughts.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use or abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
Leila's romantic feelings for Sarah are central to the plot.
The story normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships without explicit promotion.
Christians or God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeila shows courage in exploring her identity and feelings.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Leila experiences a developing romantic love for Sarah.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.
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