The Fill-In Boyfriend
by Kasie West
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
When Gia is dumped in the parking lot before her high school prom, she convinces a handsome stranger to pose as her boyfriend to save her reputation.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentContent is limited to mild kissing and romantic tension without explicit descriptions.
There is no physical violence or gore in this contemporary story.
The book contains very minimal mild language such as 'crap' or 'heck'.
There are several instances where God's name is used as a casual exclamation.
Alcohol is mentioned briefly in the context of a high school party, but not glorified.
There are no themes of suicide or self-harm.
There are no frightening or disturbing elements in this lighthearted romance.
The story is grounded in reality and contains no magic or occult practices.
The primary relationships and characters are heterosexual.
The story focuses on social status and 'fake it till you make it' attitudes.
There is no negative portrayal or mention of Christianity or the church.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGia shows social courage by eventually being honest about her lies and mistakes.
Faith is not a factor in the characters' lives or the story's resolution.
The story emphasizes developing genuine connections over maintaining a curated social image.
Characters must navigate apologizing for deception and extending grace to friends who fail them.
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