
The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver (Ruby Oliver, #1)
by E. Lockhart
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
High school junior Ruby Oliver experiences a series of panic attacks and social fallout after her boyfriend dumps her for her best friend.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRuby discusses various levels of physical intimacy and experiences on-page making out with boys.
Physical violence is absent, though there is significant social aggression and verbal bullying.
The dialogue includes moderate use of profanity like 'sh*t,' 'b*tch,' and 'hell' throughout.
Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or casual interjection.
Minor references to high school parties and some mentions of alcohol use occur.
Ruby suffers from severe panic attacks and discusses her therapy sessions in detail.
The book is not scary, though Ruby's internal panic may feel intense for some.
There are no occult or supernatural elements in this contemporary setting.
The story focuses almost exclusively on Ruby's heterosexual relationships and crushes.
The narrative prioritizes self-discovery and therapeutic healing over any objective moral or spiritual framework.
Christianity is not a focus, though the secular lifestyle is presented as the norm.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRuby shows courage by facing her social fears and being honest in therapy.
There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical themes in the book.
The book explores the difference between fleeting crushes and genuine, supportive friendships.
Ruby works through feelings of betrayal and eventually seeks to reconcile with former friends.
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