The love letters of Abelard and Lily
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
Two teenagers, Abelard and Lily, exchange letters that reveal their burgeoning romance and personal struggles.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic feelings and kissing are described in the letters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Some mild profanity may be present in the letters.
No blasphemous language is used by the characters.
One character deals with mental health struggles.
One character experiences significant emotional distress.
The story is grounded in reality and lacks scary elements.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on relationships and personal growth, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in expressing their feelings and struggles.
Faith is not a central theme or element in the plot.
The central theme is the development of romantic love between two people.
Themes of grace or mercy are not explicitly explored.
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