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The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver (Ruby Oliver, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

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

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content35

Ruby discusses various levels of physical intimacy and experiences on-page making out with boys.

Violence / Gore5

Physical violence is absent, though there is significant social aggression and verbal bullying.

Profanity / Language40

The dialogue includes moderate use of profanity like 'sh*t,' 'b*tch,' and 'hell' throughout.

Blasphemy30

Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or casual interjection.

Substance Use20

Minor references to high school parties and some mentions of alcohol use occur.

Suicide & Self-Harm45

Ruby suffers from severe panic attacks and discusses her therapy sessions in detail.

Scary / Disturbing5

The book is not scary, though Ruby's internal panic may feel intense for some.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this contemporary setting.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

The story focuses almost exclusively on Ruby's heterosexual relationships and crushes.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The narrative prioritizes self-discovery and therapeutic healing over any objective moral or spiritual framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

Christianity is not a focus, though the secular lifestyle is presented as the norm.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Ruby shows courage by facing her social fears and being honest in therapy.

Faith & Hope0

There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical themes in the book.

Love & Friendship30

The book explores the difference between fleeting crushes and genuine, supportive friendships.

Forgiveness & Redemption35

Ruby works through feelings of betrayal and eventually seeks to reconcile with former friends.

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