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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Sweet, Terrible, Glorious Year I Truly, Completely Lost It

by Lisa Shanahan

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A teenage girl navigates a tumultuous year filled with emotional ups and downs, family issues, and self-discovery.

Concern Level

19/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic and physical affection between teens is depicted.

Violence / Gore10

Emotional conflict and arguments are present.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild to moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy5

Occasional mild exclamations might be present.

Substance Use10

The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress.

Suicide & Self-Harm15

The protagonist grapples with intense emotional pain and despair.

Scary / Disturbing10

The emotional intensity can be unsettling for some readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The narrative focuses on personal growth and emotional processing.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in facing her struggles.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a prominent theme in the story.

Love & Friendship25

Family relationships and friendships are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters learn from mistakes and seek understanding.

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