The Importance of Being Wilde at Heart
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2019
In a story set in the Philippines, a gay Filipino-American teen named Kai navigates family expectations, cultural identity, and his first love.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are explicit descriptions of kissing and sexual encounters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
The protagonist is gay and his relationships are central.
The story focuses on personal and cultural identity.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKai shows courage in asserting his identity.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Romantic love and attraction are central themes.
Themes of self-acceptance and understanding are present.
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