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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Trust Me, I'm Lying

by Mary Elizabeth Summer

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

Trust Me, I'm Lying is a young adult novel about a teenage girl who uses deception to get what she wants, leading to complicated consequences.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

There are mentions of romantic relationships and kissing.

Violence / Gore20

The plot involves some tense situations and minor confrontations.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity may be present in the dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a focus of the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist experiences stress and anxiety from her actions.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are absent from the narrative.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative explores the consequences of dishonesty and manipulation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows a determined, albeit misguided, drive.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the story.

Love & Friendship10

The protagonist's relationships are complicated by her lies.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story implies the need for honesty and accountability.

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