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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Tempted

by Cecily von Ziegesar

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

This novel follows the lives of wealthy Manhattan teenagers navigating school, relationships, and social drama.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content80

Sexual content is frequent and explicit throughout the narrative.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild physical altercations occur between characters.

Profanity / Language50

Profanity is used regularly by the teenage characters.

Blasphemy10

Occasional casual blasphemy is present in dialogue.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are absent from this story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Some LGBTQ+ characters exist but are not central.

Worldview & Spirituality20

A materialistic and self-centered worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christians are not specifically portrayed, but faith is absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Courage is shown in navigating social pressures.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is absent from the characters' lives.

Love & Friendship10

Some characters show loyalty to friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not significant themes.

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