Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Waking Up to Boys cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Waking Up to Boys

by Hailey Abbott

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A teenage girl navigates the complexities of dating and relationships as she tries to figure out her feelings for different boys.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Kissing and romantic feelings are described.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language10

Mild, infrequent profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or intended to frighten.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Focus on romantic relationships may overshadow other values.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The protagonist shows courage in navigating social situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Developing romantic feelings and friendships are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Learning from relationship mistakes is a minor theme.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…