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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Under the Lights

by Abbi Glines

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

This novel follows a high school cheerleader who falls for a new student, exploring themes of love, loss, and family.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content70

Significant romantic and sexual tension with implied intimacy.

Violence / Gore10

Emotional conflict and arguments occur between characters.

Profanity / Language30

Some moderate profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not present in this story.

Substance Use10

References to past substance use are mentioned.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A secular worldview is presented without overt promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show some resilience in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are not present in this book.

Love & Friendship60

Romantic love and attraction are central to the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not explicitly explored themes.

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