
This Is for Tonight
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2021
High school senior Andi is determined to win a prestigious scholarship by filming a documentary at a music festival, but she finds herself distracted by a charming boy and her own grief.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentIncludes scenes of intense making out and sensual descriptions of physical attraction.
Violence is absent, though there are brief mentions of a past fatal accident.
Contains frequent strong language including several uses of the f-word and other profanities.
Characters occasionally use the names of God and Jesus as casual exclamations.
Teenagers consume alcohol and use marijuana at the music festival throughout the story.
Andi struggles with significant grief and trauma following the death of her brother.
The atmosphere is generally light, though the crowds and noise are occasionally overwhelming.
There are no occult or supernatural elements in this contemporary story.
Secondary characters identify as LGBTQ+ within the festival setting.
Themes focus on self-discovery, living for the moment, and finding one's own truth.
Religion is largely absent, with no specific mockery of the church or faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAndi shows bravery by facing her fears and being honest about her emotional pain.
Faith is not a factor; characters rely on music and personal connections for meaning.
Explores the deep bond between siblings and the importance of supportive friendships.
Central plot involves Andi and her friend working through past hurts to reconcile.
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