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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Things I Wanted to Say, But Never Did (Lancaster Prep, #1)

by Monica Murphy

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2021

Whitlock and Whitnee navigate a volatile enemies-to-lovers relationship at an elite boarding school filled with secrets and bullying.

Concern Level

83/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content75

The book features frequent, graphic, and descriptive open-door sexual encounters between the protagonists.

Violence / Gore20

Includes instances of physical bullying, shoving, and aggressive behavior between students.

Profanity / Language85

Frequent use of strong profanity, including many instances of the F-word throughout.

Blasphemy40

The Lord's name is used casually as an exclamation multiple times.

Substance Use35

Underage drinking and parties are depicted as part of the elite school social scene.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Explores themes of intense bullying, social isolation, and emotional distress.

Scary / Disturbing10

There are no horror elements, though the intensity of the bullying can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this contemporary setting.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

The primary focus is on a heterosexual relationship; other themes are minimal.

Worldview & Spirituality80

The story prioritizes self-gratification, revenge, and toxic relationship dynamics over traditional moral foundations.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Faith is largely absent, though there is no specific attack on Christianity.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice25

The protagonist eventually finds the courage to stand up against her bullies.

Faith & Hope0

There is no mention of Christian faith, prayer, or biblical principles.

Love & Friendship30

The relationship is characterized more by obsession and physical chemistry than selfless love.

Forgiveness & Redemption35

Characters eventually move past mutual grievances, though it is framed more as reconciliation than repentance.

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