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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

We Are All So Good at Smiling

by Amber McBride

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

This novel explores themes of trauma, identity, and the search for belonging through the eyes of a young Black girl navigating foster care.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mildly suggestive conversations occur between characters.

Violence / Gore20

Some characters experience physical altercations and emotional abuse.

Profanity / Language5

Minimal, infrequent use of mild profanity.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent.

Substance Use15

References to past suicide attempts and self-harm are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm15

Past suicide attempts and self-harm are discussed.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Some characters question societal norms and authority figures.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

Some adults in authority are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Characters show resilience in difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent.

Love & Friendship20

Characters seek and offer support to each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Some characters show a desire for healing and understanding.

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