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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Darlings in love

by Melissa Kantor

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

The Darling family navigates the complexities of love and relationships during a summer at their ancestral home.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Teenage romantic relationships involve kissing and discussions of intimacy.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present but is not excessive.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Characters grapple with societal expectations and personal desires.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show courage in pursuing their romantic interests.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship60

The story explores various forms of love, including romantic and familial.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of navigating difficult emotions and relationships are present.

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