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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Love Story That Shouldn't Have Been

by Melissa Grijalva

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman navigates a complicated love triangle and personal growth during her senior year of high school.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Romantic relationships involve kissing and affection.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

No horror or scary elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A secular, teen-focused worldview is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters face personal challenges with some bravery.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic relationships and feelings are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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