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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Devil Wears Prada (The Devil Wears Prada, #1)

by Lauren Weisberger

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

Andrea Sachs, a recent college graduate with serious journalistic ambitions, lands a job as the junior assistant to the powerful and demanding fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly.

Concern Level

61/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content45

Includes descriptions of making out and a brief, non-graphic sexual encounter with a writer.

Violence / Gore5

Physical violence is absent, focusing instead on extreme verbal and emotional workplace mistreatment.

Profanity / Language65

Frequent use of strong profanity, including f-words and various other vulgarities throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy40

Characters frequently use God's name as an exclamation or in a casual, irreverent manner.

Substance Use35

Social drinking at parties and significant cigarette smoking by various characters are depicted regularly.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The story depicts high-stress environments and eating disorders common in the fashion industry.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no frightening or horror elements in this realistic fiction novel.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The book contains no magic, witchcraft, or supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

Includes minor gay characters and references to the fashion industry's LGBTQ+ culture.

Worldview & Spirituality60

The narrative focuses heavily on materialism, vanity, and the pursuit of secular career success.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christianity is not a focus, though the lifestyle portrayed is largely antithetical to biblical values.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Andrea eventually finds the strength to stand up for her personal integrity and career goals.

Faith & Hope5

There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical reliance in the story.

Love & Friendship40

Explores the strain that a demanding career puts on romantic relationships and family bonds.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story ends with some resolution, but focuses more on self-actualization than biblical reconciliation.

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